In brief
In a recent court ruling, Judge Fernando L Aenlle‑Rocha dismissed the remaining claims brought by former wardrobe assistant Asha Daniels against Lizzo’s production company Big Grrrl Big Touring. Daniels had alleged a range of abuses, including harassment and denial of medical care, during her brief stint in 2023. The singer publicly thanked her lawyers and supporters, stating she was ‘relieved’ and will keep fighting every claim made against her and her businesses. The court found no evidence of widespread hostile conduct or disparate treatment and ruled the allegations fell outside the scope of protections for workplace grievances. Lizzo remains determined to uphold the truth while continuing her advocacy on the stage and in the media.
Lizzo state relief as judge dismisses lawsuit against production company
US pop star Lizzo announced her relief after a US district judge dismissed the remaining claims in a lawsuit filed by former wardrobe assistant Asha Daniels against her production firm, Big Grrrl Big Touring.
Daniels had alleged a range of misconduct—"degradation, forced physical labor, denial of medical care, sexual harassment, and racial harassment"—during her brief tenure in 2023. The judge found no evidence of widespread hostile conduct or discriminatory treatment by the company’s employees, ruling the allegations outside protected workplace grievances.
In an Instagram post following the ruling, Lizzo thanked her lawyers and supporters, saying she was "relieved" and vowed to "continue to fight every claim made against me and my businesses." She reiterated her commitment to using her platform to spread positivity and light to the world while maintaining she will never settle.
The lawsuit was originally filed in September 2023, and a prior ruling in 2024 clarified that Daniels could not sue Lizzo personally, but the company remained a defendant. The court also addressed an incident where Daniels claimed her foot was run over by a heavy clothes rack, finding the injuries did not qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Lizzo’s statement comes amid ongoing disputes, including other allegations of harassment from former tour dancers, which her team denies. The singer’s team remains in contact with legal counsel for further developments.
