Lizzo scored a giant authorized win within the harassment case filed in opposition to her — at the least, for her as a person … however her touring firm remains to be dealing with severe claims.
Here is the deal … on Monday, a decide dismissed the claims made by former backup dancer Asha Daniels in opposition to Lizzo as a person — ruling that such claims can solely be made in opposition to Daniels’ company employer, not Lizzo as a person.
Mainly, the decide discovered Lizzo cannot be held personally answerable for the harassment alleged within the lawsuit.
Nevertheless, this solely applies to Lizzo personally … and, her firm Huge Grrrl Huge Touring will nonetheless should cope with the lawsuit.
So some excellent news for Lizzo’s private accounts … however BGBT Inc. ain’t off the hook.
Keep in mind … in September of final 12 months, Asha filed a lawsuit claiming she was compelled to work 20-hour days at instances whereas working as a make-up artist on Lizzo’s tour. She says she was finally fired earlier than her contract ended.
Daniels additionally claims she was compelled to listen to racist and fatphobic feedback whereas engaged on the tour. Lizzo has denied all of the claims within the lawsuit in opposition to her.
We have reached out to Lizzo in regards to the dismissal … thus far, no phrase again.