As a result of his relationship with Charlotte Cox , the wife of a London city alderman , Kean was sued by Mr Cox for damages for criminal conversation ( adultery ) .
Kean 's lifestyle became a hindrance to his career .
As a result of Kean 's relationship with Charlotte Cox , the wife of a London city alderman , Kean was sued by Mr Cox for damages for criminal conversation ( adultery ) .
Kean 's lifestyle became a hindrance to his career .