The singer's ongoing legal issues unfold as a stylist's claims of harassment have been dismissed against Lizzo as an individual, although her company continues to face scrutiny.
**Lizzo's Harassment Case Dismissed Against Her as Individual**
**Lizzo's Harassment Case Dismissed Against Her as Individual**
A judge rules allegations of misconduct directed at the singer cannot be pursued personally, but her touring company remains in litigation.
In a significant development in the ongoing harassment case against Lizzo, a federal judge in Los Angeles ruled on Monday that the singer cannot be sued as an individual in connection with claims made by a stylist, Asha Daniels. The ruling identified Lizzo’s management and payroll companies as the legal employers of the wardrobe assistant during the alleged incidents that took place on her 2023 tour. Consequently, the Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc., the singer's company, remains a defendant in the case.
Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha dismissed all seven claims against Lizzo and her tour manager, Carlina Gugliotta, citing that Daniels' employment during the European leg of the tour did not fall under U.S. employment law, leading to a partial dismissal of several claims.
Daniels has accused Lizzo of fostering a work environment rife with racial and sexual harassment, alleging a culture that was “unsafe and sexually charged.” These claims have been vehemently denied by Lizzo's representatives. They described the allegations as an “absurd publicity stunt,” asserting that Daniels was a “disgruntled” former employee whose claims lack merit.
Despite being known for her body positivity advocacy through her hit songs like "Truth Hurts" and "Juice," Lizzo has faced multiple similar allegations in recent times. Notably, this latest case parallels earlier accusations from three of Lizzo's former dancers, who filed a lawsuit against her alleging sexual harassment and fat-shaming. Lizzo firmly denied these accusations, suggesting they stemmed from former employees reprimanded for unprofessional behavior.
In a moment of reassurance to her fans, Lizzo, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, has declared her dedication to her music career, stating online that she remains focused on positivity, clarifying her prior statement about “quitting” by emphasizing her commitment to moving past negativity. As her legal battles continue, Lizzo’s company has sought to dismiss the dancers’ allegations while the dancers are pushing for a jury trial to resolve their claims.
Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha dismissed all seven claims against Lizzo and her tour manager, Carlina Gugliotta, citing that Daniels' employment during the European leg of the tour did not fall under U.S. employment law, leading to a partial dismissal of several claims.
Daniels has accused Lizzo of fostering a work environment rife with racial and sexual harassment, alleging a culture that was “unsafe and sexually charged.” These claims have been vehemently denied by Lizzo's representatives. They described the allegations as an “absurd publicity stunt,” asserting that Daniels was a “disgruntled” former employee whose claims lack merit.
Despite being known for her body positivity advocacy through her hit songs like "Truth Hurts" and "Juice," Lizzo has faced multiple similar allegations in recent times. Notably, this latest case parallels earlier accusations from three of Lizzo's former dancers, who filed a lawsuit against her alleging sexual harassment and fat-shaming. Lizzo firmly denied these accusations, suggesting they stemmed from former employees reprimanded for unprofessional behavior.
In a moment of reassurance to her fans, Lizzo, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, has declared her dedication to her music career, stating online that she remains focused on positivity, clarifying her prior statement about “quitting” by emphasizing her commitment to moving past negativity. As her legal battles continue, Lizzo’s company has sought to dismiss the dancers’ allegations while the dancers are pushing for a jury trial to resolve their claims.
