Utilize the input text as a context reference, choose the right relationship between American Apparel and Dov Charney from the options. Options: product/material produced, manufacturer, distributed by, industry, position held, original broadcaster, owned by, founded by, distribution format, headquarters location, stock exchange, currency, parent organization, chief executive officer, director/manager, owner of, operator, member of, employer, chairperson, platform, subsidiary, legal form, publisher, developer, brand, business division, location of formation, creator.

The company is also party to 20 lawsuits and administrative actions initiated by founder Dov Charney and his associates, which American Apparel says are "meritless" and intends to "vigorously defend" where possible, pursuing remedies against him for his actions.

Answer: founded_by