The ruling absolves Lizzo from individual liability while her touring company remains a defendant.
**Lizzo Wins Legal Victory as Harassment Claims Against Her Are Dismissed**
**Lizzo Wins Legal Victory as Harassment Claims Against Her Are Dismissed**
A federal judge's ruling favors the singer in a lawsuit brought by a former stylist.
In a significant development in the ongoing legal disputes surrounding Lizzo, a Los Angeles federal judge has dismissed all claims against the singer, following accusations by wardrobe assistant Asha Daniels of racial and sexual harassment, along with allegations of a hostile work environment and unpaid overtime. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha ruled on Monday that Daniels could not sue Lizzo personally since her employment ties were with Lizzo's touring company, Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc.
Despite Lizzo's relief from individual liability, her touring company remains embroiled in the litigation. The court dismissed all seven of Daniels' claims against Lizzo and her tour manager, Carlina Gugliotta. Additionally, several of the claims were dismissed because Daniels was employed while touring in Europe, where U.S. employment laws do not hold sway.
Daniels, who has claimed that Lizzo maintained an "unsafe, sexually charged workplace culture," stands at the center of the storm, with Lizzo's representatives labeling the lawsuit as nothing more than a "ridiculous publicity stunt." Legal representatives for the singer described Daniels as a disgruntled former employee, countering her accusations as groundless and inflammatory.
Lizzo, who is widely recognized for her music and advocacy for body positivity, has recently faced similar allegations from former dancers, who have also filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and fat-shaming. These dancers are presently requesting a jury trial for their claims.
Amid the legal turmoil, Lizzo reassured her fans via social media in April, clarifying her commitment to continuing her career despite the controversies. After initially suggesting she might retire from the entertainment scene due to negative scrutiny, she emphasized that her focus would remain on dispelling negativity rather than stepping away from her artistic pursuits.
Despite Lizzo's relief from individual liability, her touring company remains embroiled in the litigation. The court dismissed all seven of Daniels' claims against Lizzo and her tour manager, Carlina Gugliotta. Additionally, several of the claims were dismissed because Daniels was employed while touring in Europe, where U.S. employment laws do not hold sway.
Daniels, who has claimed that Lizzo maintained an "unsafe, sexually charged workplace culture," stands at the center of the storm, with Lizzo's representatives labeling the lawsuit as nothing more than a "ridiculous publicity stunt." Legal representatives for the singer described Daniels as a disgruntled former employee, countering her accusations as groundless and inflammatory.
Lizzo, who is widely recognized for her music and advocacy for body positivity, has recently faced similar allegations from former dancers, who have also filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and fat-shaming. These dancers are presently requesting a jury trial for their claims.
Amid the legal turmoil, Lizzo reassured her fans via social media in April, clarifying her commitment to continuing her career despite the controversies. After initially suggesting she might retire from the entertainment scene due to negative scrutiny, she emphasized that her focus would remain on dispelling negativity rather than stepping away from her artistic pursuits.
