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A federal judge has recently ruled in favor of Lizzo in a harassment case brought by stylist Asha Daniels, who claimed she endured racial and sexual harassment while touring with the singer in 2023. The Los Angeles judge determined that Daniels could not sue Lizzo as an individual, identifying her touring and payroll companies as the actual employers. However, concerns around Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc. persist, keeping it as a defendant in this ongoing case.
US District Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha dismissed all claims against Lizzo and her tour manager, but some of Daniels' accusations were limited due to the European location of her employment, where American labor laws don’t apply. Daniels alleged that Lizzo allowed for a hostile, sexually charged work environment, which Lizzo has firmly denied, labeling the accusations an "absurd publicity stunt."
This lawsuit echoes earlier claims from three of Lizzo's former dancers, who in August 2022, accused her of sexual harassment and body shaming during their tour. Lizzo has met these allegations with strong denials, asserting these stories are coming from "disgruntled" ex-employees who were dismissed for unprofessional behavior.
Despite the challenges, Lizzo, known for her empowering songs like "Truth Hurts," reassured her followers that she intends to stay in the music scene, emphasizing she would not be deterred by negativity.
A federal judge has recently ruled in favor of Lizzo in a harassment case brought by stylist Asha Daniels, who claimed she endured racial and sexual harassment while touring with the singer in 2023. The Los Angeles judge determined that Daniels could not sue Lizzo as an individual, identifying her touring and payroll companies as the actual employers. However, concerns around Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc. persist, keeping it as a defendant in this ongoing case.
US District Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha dismissed all claims against Lizzo and her tour manager, but some of Daniels' accusations were limited due to the European location of her employment, where American labor laws don’t apply. Daniels alleged that Lizzo allowed for a hostile, sexually charged work environment, which Lizzo has firmly denied, labeling the accusations an "absurd publicity stunt."
This lawsuit echoes earlier claims from three of Lizzo's former dancers, who in August 2022, accused her of sexual harassment and body shaming during their tour. Lizzo has met these allegations with strong denials, asserting these stories are coming from "disgruntled" ex-employees who were dismissed for unprofessional behavior.
Despite the challenges, Lizzo, known for her empowering songs like "Truth Hurts," reassured her followers that she intends to stay in the music scene, emphasizing she would not be deterred by negativity.
