Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Lizzo brought by former wardrobe stylist
Summary
A federal judge dismissed the remaining claims in a lawsuit filed by Lizzo’s former wardrobe stylist, Asha Daniels, against Lizzo’s production company. The judge ruled that the allegations of bullying, sexual and racial harassment, and disability discrimination did not meet legal standards to proceed.Key Facts
- The lawsuit was filed by Asha Daniels in September 2023 against Lizzo’s production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc.
- Daniels alleged bullying, sexual harassment, racial harassment, and disability discrimination at the workplace.
- In 2022, Lizzo was dismissed as an individual defendant in the case.
- The judge decided the accusations did not show enough evidence of hostility or discrimination under Title VII (a law against workplace discrimination).
- Daniels' claim of disability discrimination related to an injury caused by a wardrobe manager but was ruled not to meet the American Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
- Lizzo has denied all the allegations and called the lawsuits false.
- Daniels’ lawyer disagreed with the ruling and said they might take further legal action.
- A separate lawsuit by three former backup dancers against Lizzo is still ongoing.
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