Trevor Bauer secures legal win as judge orders damages from accuser
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Trevor Bauer, a former Dodgers pitcher, won a court case on June 3, 2025, against Lindsey Hill, who said he assaulted her in 2021. A Los Angeles judge told Hill to pay Bauer over $300,000 for breaking their agreement.
This win is essential for Bauer as he tries to fix his reputation and return to baseball.
Court rules in Trevor Bauer's favor for settlement violations
On June 3, 2025, a Los Angeles judge named Daniel Crowley decided that Lindsey Hill has to pay Trevor Bauer $309,832.02 because she broke their 2023 agreement. Bauer had sued Hill for saying bad things about him, and she sued him for assault, but they agreed not to pay each other any money.
Later, Hill said on social media and a podcast that Bauer paid her to drop her case, which wasn't true according to their deal.
Bauer's lawyers found 22 times she broke the rules, each costing $10,000, making $220,000, plus extra for lawyer fees. Hill didn't fight the case, so the judge gave Bauer the win. Earlier, the judge wasn't sure about Bauer's case, but he later agreed there was enough proof. This win shows Bauer is fighting to clear his name after years of trouble.
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Trevor Bauer, once a top pitcher, hasn't played in Major League Baseball since June 2021 because of Hill's claims and a 194-game suspension.
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He now plays for a team in Japan called the Yokohama DeNA BayStars, hoping to return to MLB, but no American team has signed him yet. The accusations cost him millions in salary and deals.
After the court's decision, Hill went back to posting on X on June 4, 2025, saying she didn't take part in the lawsuit and will appeal to keep Bauer from getting his career back. Her 2021 claims led to a big MLB investigation, even though no criminal charges were filed.
Bauer says he's innocent, and the court's ruling backs him up on the agreement issue. Fans are watching to see if this win helps Bauer return to baseball or if Hill's appeal will keep the fight going.
The story keeps Bauer in the news for more than just his pitching skills.
This court win is a big step for Bauer as he works to move past the 2021 trouble. The money he won matters, but it's unclear if it will help him get back to MLB. Hill's appeal might make things take longer, keeping the story alive. Fans are curious if Bauer will pitch in America again or if this fight will continue to block his path.
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