A judge has dismissed a discrimination and harassment lawsuit filed against Lizzo’s touring company by a former wardrobe assistant.
According to PEOPLE, the lawsuit Asha Daniels filed in 2023 against Big Grrrls has been dismissed.
In her ruling, Judge Anelle-Rocha stated that the plaintiff showed no conduct proving a hostile environment for women or unequal treatment between genders.
“This alleged conduct and these alleged incidents, while inappropriate and unprofessional, fall within the scope of what the Supreme Court has held to be outside the protection of Title VII. Part of the ordinary tribulations of the workplace,” the judge wrote.
“There is no evidence to suggest Nomura ever spoke a racial slur or referred to any specific Black person. Or Black people generally using racially offensive language,” the ruling continued.
Lizzo’s attorney, Melissa Y. Glass hailed the court’s ruling as “a total victory for Lizzo.”
“There was never any basis for Ms. Daniels to sue Lizzo, her touring company, her tour manager or her wardrobe manager,” Glass wrote. “Indeed, the case against Lizzo was thrown out in December 2024. We are exploring all avenues to enforce our clients’ rights after this major win.”
LIZZO’S STATEMENT
Taking to Instagram, Lizzo expressed her gratitude for the court’s decision.
“Today I am relieved to announce that I have won the case against me and my company Big Grrrl Touring,” Lizzo wrote.. “All the ridiculous claims by a wardrobe assistant who worked on tour for less than 3 weeks (including a claim they broke an acrylic nail) have been dismissed.
“I prayed for the truth to come out, and thanks to my incredible lawyers, the truth has prevailed,” she wrote. “The truth matters more to me than anything. And I told y’all I will not settle and will continue to fight until every vicious claim that has been made against me and my businesses.”