Hollywood designer and producer Gary Goddard is taking a leave of absence from his company in the wake of accusations of sexual assault.

The owner of the North Hollywood-based Goddard Group design company has been accused of molesting children.

Earlier this month, actor Anthony Edwards, now 55, posted an essay titled “Yes Mom, There is Something Wrong,” on Medium, alleging Goddard molested him when he was 14.

“My vulnerability was exploited,” he wrote. “I was molested by Goddard, my best friend was raped by him, and this went on for years. The group of us, the gang, stayed quiet.”

A few days after Edwards came forward, former actor Bret Nighman, 56, published an essay of his own, supporting Edwards’ claims and alleging that he too had been molested by Goddard.

“I am furious that Goddard has denied Tony’s brave story of sexual abuse,” Nighman wrote. “I truly want to support my friend who I know is telling the truth.”

Goddard continues to deny the allegations.

Sam Singer, Goddard’s publicist, called the accusations “false.”

“Gary first met Anthony more than 40 years ago,” Singer wrote in a statement. “Gary was a mentor, teacher and a friend to Anthony, which makes this story all the more disturbing to him. As to the allegations that Anthony made in his post today, I can unequivocally deny them on Gary’s behalf.”

Barry Kemper, the company’s chief operating officer, said in a statement on Monday that “Mr. Goddard, founder and CEO of the company, will begin his leave effective immediately.” Kemper said Goddard’s leave will allow “the company and its employees to continue their projects undistracted by recent allegations made against him.” Kemper added that the move “is in the best interest of the company, its employees and clients,” according to the statement.

Taylor Jeff will assume the role of president and chief creative officer of the company.

Goddard created several attractions for Universal Studios, including the Jurassic Park ride, the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man and Terminator2: 3D, and has produced various Broadway shows.