Lizzo's Lawyer Literally Calls the Dismissed Employee Case a 'Ludicrous Lawsuit' After Big Win

Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc. secured a significant legal win on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, after US District Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha granted summary judgment dismissing former wardrobe stylist Asha Daniels' remaining harassment and discrimination claims.

The ruling resolved the claims against the touring company at the federal district-court level, while Lizzo's lawyer, Melissa Glass, described the decision as 'a total victory.'

Lizzo's Lawyer Celebrates 'Total Victory'

The lawsuit was filed in Sept. 2023 against Lizzo, her touring company and members of the tour team.

Daniels alleged she experienced a hostile workplace while working on the European leg of Lizzo's The Special Tour, claiming sexual harassment, racial harassment, discrimination and disability-related mistreatment.

Daniels also claimed she was expected to work long hours and was exposed to racist and fatphobic comments from members of the singer's team. The allegations contributed to wider scrutiny of Lizzo's working environment, though the singer has consistently denied claims of bullying and harassment.

Lizzo was dismissed as an individual defendant in December 2024, along with tour manager Carlina Gugliotta. Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc. remained as the sole defendant, facing the claims that have now been dismissed.

Judge Aenlle-Rocha granted summary judgment in favour of the touring company. The ruling resolved Daniels' remaining claims without a jury trial.

In a statement reported, Glass described the decision as 'a total victory for Lizzo, her touring company, and the other defendants named in Asha Daniels' ludicrous lawsuit.'

'There was never any basis for Ms. Daniels to sue Lizzo, her touring company, her tour manager, or her wardrobe manager,' Glass said. 'Indeed, the case against Lizzo was thrown out in December 2024. We are exploring all avenues to enforce our clients' rights after this major win.'

What the Judge Said About the Case

Judge Aenlle-Rocha found that Daniels had not identified conduct demonstrating general hostility towards women or unequal treatment between men and women, according to reports on the ruling.

The judge acknowledged that some of the alleged incidents could be viewed as 'inappropriate and unprofessional.'

However, he concluded that they did not meet the legal threshold required for Daniels' claims under Title VII.

The judge also addressed Daniels' disability-related allegations, finding that the injuries described did not qualify as disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Regarding the racial-harassment claims, the judge reportedly found no evidence that Amanda Nomura used racial slurs or referred to Black people in racially offensive language.

Daniels' lawyer, Ron Zambrano, criticised the decision. He argued that evidence should have been evaluated by a jury and said the court assessed the alleged conduct too narrowly.

'We are disheartened by the court's decision,' Zambrano said, adding that his team was considering their next steps.

Lizzo Responds as Case Ends

Lizzo addressed the ruling in a statement shared on Instagram. She said she was 'relieved' and claimed that the allegations had been dismissed after she and her company refused to settle the case.

The singer said Daniels had worked on the tour for less than three weeks and argued that she had never met Lizzo personally. Lizzo also singled out an allegation involving an acrylic nail, calling the claims 'ridiculous' in her Instagram statement and saying that 'the truth has prevailed.'

The Daniels case has reached its end at the federal trial court level. The remaining legal question is whether Daniels challenges the ruling, while Lizzo's team considers what Glass called 'all avenues' to enforce its clients' rights.