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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
John Laurinaitis to provide evidence in Janel Grant's lawsuit against WWE and Vince McMahon after his dismissal as a defendant
(Image via X/@WrestleOps) Former WWE executive John Laurinaitis has officially been removed as a defendant in the sex trafficking lawsuit filed by former WWE employee Janel Grant. The case, which was filed against WWE and its former Chairman and CEO, Vince McMahon, is being heard in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. In a recent development, Laurinaitis has been dropped from the lawsuit, and as per reports, Laurinaitis has entered into a confidential settlement agreement and will now cooperate with Grant's legal team. Earlier, in January 2024, former WWE employee Janel Grant filed a lawsuit alleging Vince McMahon of sexual misconduct, including a coerced sexual relationship, sex trafficking, and repeated sexual assault. Apart from McMahon, Janel also sued former executive John Laurinaitis. John Laurinaitis removed from Janel Grant's lawsuit and agreed to cooperate with the legal team John Laurinatis has reportedly been removed from Janel Grant's lawsuit after he agreed to provide evidence and cooperate with Grant's legal team. In a statement issued to POST Wrestling , Grant's representatives confirmed Laurinaitis' involvement going forward with the settlement. They wrote, 'John Laurinaitis has agreed to cooperate and provide evidence in Janel Grant's lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo His agreement to a confidential settlement is a pivotal next step toward holding McMahon and WWE accountable and bringing justice to Ms. Grant after years of sexual abuse and trafficking. Mr. Laurinaitis looks forward to moving on with his life.' They further stated that it was also confirmed by Laurinaitis 's attorney, Edward M. Brennan, and he has supported the statement. It has also been reported by POST Wrestling that the plaintiff of the case, Janel Grant, has agreed not to revisit her claims. 'Grant has agreed to it and has agreed not to revisit her claims against him. The dismissal of Laurinaitis was submitted by Grant's attorneys 'with prejudice,' meaning Grant has agreed not to revisit her claims against him,' POST wrestling shared. Though Laurinaitis has been removed in the new filing submitted on Wednesday, WWE and Vince McMahon remain defendants. Besides, the defendants are expected to file motions to move the case out of public court and into private arbitration by June 13. Regarding Laurinaitis, the 62-year-old was a brief on-screen authority figure on WWE who also held executive roles backstage. He also happened to be the Head of Talent Relations until 2022. However, it seems like the latter is no longer going to be involved with the case for long. Also Read : 'You should see the other guys': Chad Gable shows off his battle scar following his triple-threat match on WWE RAW With this development, it will now be interesting to witness where this case is taken further after Laurinaitis provides evidence as a part of the confidential settlement made by Grant's legal team. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Yahoo
Additional Plaintiffs Join Ring Boys Lawsuit Against WWE, Vince And Linda McMahon
There has been a new update in the ring boys lawsuit against WWE, Vince McMahon, and Linda McMahon. As previously reported, the Maryland Supreme Court ruled that the Child Victims Act was constitutional. This allowed the ring boys lawsuit against WWE, Vince McMahon, and Linda McMahon to continue. The suit was filed on behalf of five individuals who previously worked for WWE, and they alleged that they were sexually abused by former announcer Mel Phillips during their time in WWE, and the company knew and did nothing to stop or prevent it. 'In an update, DiCello Levitt issued a press release about the continuation of the lawsuit and noted that additional plaintiffs have been added to it. (H/t POST Wrestling) The underaged Ring Boys were groomed, exploited, and sexually abused by Phillips, who targeted children from broken homes. His sexual assaults occurred not only at the wrestling venues, but also in hotel rooms and other locations where Phillips would shuttle the boys in plain sight. Defendants were aware of the systemic and pervasive abuse but did not prevent or stop it. The FBI previously identified at least 10 Ring Boys abused by Phillips, but there are likely countless others who have suffered in silence for decades. Since the lawsuit was filed in October, additional survivors have come forward to seek justice and accountability for what happened to them. Monday's decision allows the case to proceed.' McMahon's attorney previously said the lawsuit was 'baseless' and claimed that it was 'filled with scurrilous lies, exaggerations, and misrepresentations.' POST Wrestling also shared a statement from the plaintiffs' lawyer Greg Gutzler, who commented on the Maryland Supreme Court's decision. 'The Maryland Supreme Court's decision upholding the Maryland Child Victims Act, effectively eliminating any statute of limitations on child sex abuse lawsuits, is the right one, and we hope other states will follow Maryland's lead,' said DiCello Levitt Partner Greg Gutzler who is leading the lawsuit against the WWE, McMahons, and TKO. 'Survivors of sexual assault, especially children, often do not come forward for years or even decades after the abuse occurred. This delayed disclosure happens for numerous reasons—shame, fear, or manipulation—and it has too often prevented survivors from ever seeking justice and getting accountability. It also has allowed perpetrators to continue hurting countless innocent people.' 'My clients' lives were destroyed by the defendants who allowed and enabled the open, rampant sexual abuse to occur for years. The abuse inflicted on my clients was inexcusable; they were mere children and had the right to expect that WWE executives would take action to protect them from the predators working within the WWE. We will bring light to their truth and fight for accountability and justice.' WrestleZone will provide more information as it becomes available. The post Additional Plaintiffs Join Ring Boys Lawsuit Against WWE, Vince And Linda McMahon appeared first on Wrestlezone.
