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Lizzo’s former backup dancers aren’t being rattled by her countersuit.
On Wednesday, the Truth Hurts songstress’ lawyer, Marty Singer, announced a countersuit against Arianna Davis, Noelle Rodriguez, and Crystal Williams — who filed a lawsuit against Lizzo earlier this month, accusing her of sexual harassment, creating a hostile work environment, body shaming, and more. The Cuz I Love You singer was quick to deny all allegations, and in her countersuit for malicious prosecution, Marty called the whole thing a “sham” while claiming his team has evidence to support their theory. Most notably, he suggests a photo taken of the girls debunks their lawsuit.
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However, the plaintiffs are holding strong in their accusations.
On Friday, Ron Zambrano, who represents Lizzo’s three former backup dancers in their suit, told Page Six:
He added:
Eesh. That sounds really bad…
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The legal liaison theorized that the chart-topping artists’ countersuit also serves as an attempt to prevent others from coming forward with additional accusations. He explained:
Neama Rahmani, another legal advisor on the plaintiffs’ team, added that the About Damn Time singer’s lawyer “has no legal grounds to countersue on behalf of Lizzo,” noting:
Wow! The legal expert added:
Boy, this is just getting messier by the second. What are YOUR thoughts, Perezcious readers?? Sound off in the comments down below!
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In the wake of Lizzo reportedly preparing to file a countersuit against the former backup dancers suing her for sexual harassment, a lawyer for plaintiffs Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez is firing back.
Lizzo intends to countersue the former members of her dance team who have accused her of inappropriate and unfair conduct, one of the lawyers representing the musician has said.The lawsuit filed by three former members of Lizzo’s Big Grrrls dance outfit is a “sham”, according to attorney Marty Singer, who reckons that photos and videos already in circulation counter many of the claims made in that litigation.As a result, he adds, he expects the case to be dismissed, after which Lizzo will likely pursue her own legal action in order to protect her reputation.Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez make a number of allegations in their lawsuit against Lizzo and her Big Grrrl Big Touring company.Among other things, they claim that their former employer made false allegations of unprofessional behaviour against her dancers and then forced them to go through a “brutal” twelve hour re-auditioning process, while also weight-shaming members of her team in contrast to public statements about body positivity.Elsewhere, they say that “Lizzo pressured plaintiffs and all her employees to attend outings where nudity and sexuality were a focal point and disregarded any apprehension from plaintiffs”.On one such occasion, at a club in Amsterdam, the lawsuit adds: “Lizzo hounded Davis to touch a performer despite Davis repeatedly expressing she did not want to.
Lizzo‘s lawyer has revealed that the singer intends to sue her former backup dancers for “malicious prosecution” following their lawsuit against her.The pop star is being sued by three of her former backup dancers – Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez – in a lawsuit that names Lizzo, her production company Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc., and her dance team captain Shirlene Quigley as defendants. In the suit, Lizzo’s former backup dancers accuse her of creating a hostile work environment and engaging in sexual harassment among other allegations.According to a statement shared by Lizzo’s attorney Martin Singer on Wednesday (August 23), they “intend to sue for malicious prosecution after she prevails and these specious claims are dismissed”.
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Lizzo’s dancers have her back.
Lizzo’s ‘Big Grrl’ and ‘Big Boiiis’ dancers have praised the singer in a new open letter amid continued legal proceedings.Last month, it was revealed that the singer is being sued by three of her former dancers, who cite accusations of sexual harassment and a hostile work environment.Crystal Williams, Arianna Davis and Noelle Rodriguez have accused Lizzo of creating a hostile work environment and engaging in sexual harassment among other allegations. Her dance team captain Shirlene Quigley and production company Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc.
the filing of lawsuit by three former members of that group.Although not directly responding to the allegations in the lawsuit, the message posted to the Big Grrrls Instagram profile yesterday said: “Thank you to Lizzo for shattering limitations and kicking in the door way for the Big Grrrl and Big Boiii dancers to do what we love! You have created a platform where we have been able to parallel our passion with a purpose!”.The three former Lizzo dancers that have gone legal are Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez. Their lawsuit accuses Lizzo and her dance team captain Shirlene Quigley of inappropriate and unfair conduct.
Thania Garcia Lizzo’s “Big Grrl” and “Big Boiii” dancers have written an open letter in support of the singer who is facing a lawsuit from three of her former dancers. The statement, which thanked Lizzo for “[creating] a platform where we have been able to parallel our Passion with a purpose,” was posted to the Big Grrl’s official social media account on Thursday afternoon.
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