**Lizzo's lawsuits highlight an ongoing struggle against accusations of harassment and workplace misconduct amidst a mixed response from her touring staff and fans alike.**
**Lizzo's Legal Battles: Key Rulings and Ongoing Allegations**
**Lizzo's Legal Battles: Key Rulings and Ongoing Allegations**
**The singer’s touring company faces continued scrutiny despite a recent legal victory.**
In a significant legal development for Lizzo, a Los Angeles federal judge dismissed harassment claims made against the singer by wardrobe assistant Asha Daniels. Daniels had alleged a hostile work environment and racial and sexual harassment from members of Lizzo's management team during the singer's 2023 tour. The court ruled that the Grammy-winning artist could not be sued as an individual, identifying her touring and payroll companies, Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc., as her employers instead. Despite this victory, the company remains a defendant in the ongoing case.
US District Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha dismissed all seven counts against Lizzo, as well as claims against her tour manager, Carlina Gugliotta. The judge's decision partially dismissed several allegations based on the premise that Daniels was employed while working in Europe, where American labor laws don’t apply.
The accusations detail an allegedly "unsafe, sexually charged workplace culture" under Lizzo's supervision, a claim the artist has staunchly denied. Daniels further alleged that Lizzo's wardrobe manager made discriminatory comments about race and body image. A spokesperson for Lizzo denounced the case as an "absurd publicity stunt," while the singer's legal team labeled Daniels as a disgruntled former employee with unfounded claims.
This case follows previous allegations made by three former tour dancers who accused Lizzo of sexual harassment and body shaming in lawsuits filed in August 2022. Lizzo has consistently denied the allegations, stating these incidents are exaggerated accounts from former employees who have acknowledged their own inappropriate behavior during tours.
In a social media statement earlier this year, Lizzo reassured fans she would not step away from her career, clarifying previous sentiments of wanting to “quit” were directed at ignoring negative public scrutiny rather than leaving the music industry altogether. She remains steadfast in her defense against the various legal challenges while continuing to advocate for her vision of body positivity.
US District Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha dismissed all seven counts against Lizzo, as well as claims against her tour manager, Carlina Gugliotta. The judge's decision partially dismissed several allegations based on the premise that Daniels was employed while working in Europe, where American labor laws don’t apply.
The accusations detail an allegedly "unsafe, sexually charged workplace culture" under Lizzo's supervision, a claim the artist has staunchly denied. Daniels further alleged that Lizzo's wardrobe manager made discriminatory comments about race and body image. A spokesperson for Lizzo denounced the case as an "absurd publicity stunt," while the singer's legal team labeled Daniels as a disgruntled former employee with unfounded claims.
This case follows previous allegations made by three former tour dancers who accused Lizzo of sexual harassment and body shaming in lawsuits filed in August 2022. Lizzo has consistently denied the allegations, stating these incidents are exaggerated accounts from former employees who have acknowledged their own inappropriate behavior during tours.
In a social media statement earlier this year, Lizzo reassured fans she would not step away from her career, clarifying previous sentiments of wanting to “quit” were directed at ignoring negative public scrutiny rather than leaving the music industry altogether. She remains steadfast in her defense against the various legal challenges while continuing to advocate for her vision of body positivity.
