Lizzo planning to sue former backup dancers for ‘malicious prosecution’, lawyer says
The IndependentSign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lizzo’s lawyer has said the star intends to sue her former backup dancers for “malicious prosecution” following their current lawsuit lodged against her. On 1 August, Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez, who previously performed as part of Lizzo’s Big Grrrls dance troupe, filed a lawsuit accusing the “Truth Hurts” singer of sexual harassment and fostering a hostile work environment. In a statement shared with The Independent on Wednesday, Lizzo’s attorney Martin Singer said they “intend to sue for malicious prosecution after she prevails and these specious claims are dismissed”. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up open image in gallery Arianna Davis, Noelle Rodriguez and Crystal Williams In response to Singer’s statemement, Neama Rahmani, the lawyer representing the plaintiffs, told The Independent: “We’ve addressed all these instances where the plaintiffs appear to be happy alongside Lizzo during their time working with her.” “Of course, they wanted to keep their jobs.
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