London, Sept 4 A former employee of Tyra Banks has sued her claiming she has held back his wages worth thousands of dollars.

Richard Thomas filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court charging the supermodel-turned-TV presenter of not paying him 3, 638 pounds, reports the Daily Star.

According to TMZ.com, Thomas says he is due money for "services rendered as assistant and advisor" to the star.

Although the legal papers insist that Thomas must himself ask Banks for the outstanding amount before filing the case, he says:

"I have not been able to catch (Tyra) while she is in." (ANI)