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Lizzo a partial motion to dismiss several lawsuits filed against her by a was granted a former employee who sued her for alleged bullying, sexual harassment and 20-hour work days.
Fashion designer Asha Daniels filed a lawsuit against Lizzoof her former boss, in September 2023.
However, several of the claims are based on work Daniels did for Lizzo while on tour in Europe, where American labor laws do not apply.
“These allegations do not conclusively establish that any part of the claim arose out of work performed in the United States or the qualifying territories,” Judge Fernando Aenlle-Rocha wrote in the motion, which he saw The Independent.
The Independent reached out to Lizzo – real name Melissa Jefferson – for comment.
In December last year, Lizzy’s lawyers filed a motion to prevent Daniels’ lawsuit from ever going to court.
They argued that the lawsuit was without merit, describing Daniels as a “disgruntled” former employee who “refused to follow instructions … and, ultimately, just played tricks and refused to show up for work.”
Daniels previously said she was fired the same day she took a break from work due to developing an allergic reaction. She also claimed she was told she was fired because she had previously raised complaints about the alleged harassment.
Three former Lizzo’s dancers also filed a separate lawsuit against the star alleging sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. The lawsuit alleges that Lizzo pressured one of the dancers to touch a naked performer at the nightclub and forced others to engage in sexually explicit performances.
The accusations began to attack Lizzie’s public persona. As a performer, she is known for promoting body positivity, women’s rights, LGBT+ rights and against violence. Throughout her career, she has created a globally successful brand of body positivity and self-love, backed by a discography of empowerment anthems.
When the first lawsuit was filed in August 2023, the Grammy-winning artist eventually addressed the allegations, writing on Instagram: “My work ethic, morals and respect have been called into question. My character was criticized. I usually choose not to respond to false allegations, but as unbelievable as they sound, they are too outrageous not to deal with.”
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Lizzo said that while she’s “not here to be seen as a victim,” she knows she’s “not the villain that people and the media have made me out to be these past few days.”
“I’m hurt, but I won’t let this overshadow the good work I’ve done in the world. I want to thank everyone who supported me in this difficult time,” she concluded.