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A judge has dismissed harassment claims against Lizzo brought by a former backup dancer, but the singer's touring company will still have to fight the lawsuit.
By Kelly Christ
Los Angeles, California - A judge has dismissed harassment claims against Lizzo brought by a former backup dancer, but the singer's touring company will still have to fight the lawsuit.
A judge has dismissed harassment claims against Lizzo brought by a former backup dancer, but the singer's touring company will still have to fight the lawsuit. © KEVIN WINTER / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP
District Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha tossed the claims made by Asha Daniels on Monday in a California court, per the BBC.
The judge argued that Lizzo – as an individual – could not be held liable for the alleged harassment Daniels suffered, as the singer's touring company, Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc., was the dancer's official employer.
The touring group will still have to fight the claims, but the decision marks a major win for Lizzo, whose reputation was sullied by the accusations of a hostile work environment that included racial and sexual harassment.
Aenlle-Rocha also dismissed some of the claims made by Daniels on the basis that she had been working on the tour in Europe at the time, where US employment laws are not applicable.
According to Page Six, Lizzo is not willing to move on from the controversy until the "ridiculous smears" against her are all proven false.
Lizzo ready to battle "ridiculous smears" against her
"There's a reason that Lizzo continues to fight long after most public figures would have settled – because these allegations are false and can't be allowed to stand," a source close to the Pink artist said.
Lizzo has opted to take a "gap year" amid the public scrutiny in order to "protect her peace."
In October, she brushed off direct questions about the lawsuit but quipped, "I've been canceled for everything at this point. Only God can cancel me now."
Cover photo: KEVIN WINTER / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP
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