Lizzo Calls Judge’s Dismissal a Relief as Legal Tussle Continues

The Grammy‑winning superstar announced on Instagram that she feels "relieved" after a U.S. district judge dismissed most of the allegations brought by her former wardrobe assistant, Asha Daniels, in a lawsuit against her production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring.

Daniels, who worked with Lizzo in 2023, claimed she was subjected to hundreds of forms of misconduct, including "degradation, forced physical labour, denial of medical care, sexual harassment, and racial harassment." Judge Fernando L. Aenlle‑Rocha ruled that while some claims were not actionable, the company itself remained a defendant for the period in question.

The ruling noted that the alleged conduct did not show a pattern of hostility toward women or a disparate treatment of employees of protected classes. It also found that an incident involving a heavy clothes rack, which Daniels said injured her foot, does not qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

In her Instagram post, Lizzo thanked her lawyers, pledged to fight every claim, and urged her fans to keep spreading positivity. She underscored that the truth matters more to her than any legal setback.

The lawsuit, filed in September 2023, is part of a series of legal challenges that have targeted the singer. Three of her former tour dancers also sued her in 2023 – allegations that included sexual harassment. Those claims were dismissed in 2025, and fat‑shaming allegations from the same suit were similarly removed.

Media outlets have reached out to both Lizzo’s and Daniels’ legal teams for comments, but no further statements have been released at the time of writing.

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