In brief
In a significant legal development, Lizzo has secured a favorable ruling in a harassment case but her company still faces scrutiny from the plaintiff.
In an important milestone for Lizzo, a Los Angeles federal judge ruled that wardrobe assistant Asha Daniels could not pursue a harassment claim against the Grammy-winning singer personally, determining that her touring and payroll companies were the actual employers. While all seven claims against Lizzo were dismissed, her company, Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc, continues to face allegations in the ongoing case.Judge Fernando L Aenlle-Rocha's Monday ruling also included a partial dismissal of claims regarding Lizzo’s tour manager, Carlina Gugliotta. The dismissal of several charges was attributed to Daniels' employment during European tours, which are not subject to U.S. employment laws.Daniels has accused Lizzo and her team of fostering a "unsafe, sexually charged workplace culture," allegations Lizzo strongly denies. The singer's representatives have condemned the claims as a "absurd publicity stunt," while her legal team describes Daniels as a "disgruntled" former employee with no valid claims. This lawsuit mirrors previous accusations from three former tour dancers who filed suit against Lizzo last year, alleging sexual harassment and fat-shaming during tour incidents. Lizzo has refuted all charges, declaring them sensationalized.Despite facing legal challenges, Lizzo reassured her fans earlier this year that she intends to continue pursuing her music career. “When I say ‘I quit’, I mean I quit giving any negative energy attention,” she clarified, prioritizing positivity and resilience amid the accusations. Meanwhile, Lizzo and her team are seeking to dismiss the dancers' claims, while the dancers are requesting a jury trial.
