Lizzo Says “Truth Has Prevailed” After Judge Ends Stylist’s Case

Federal judge closes Asha Daniels’ case as Lizzo vows to keep contesting every accusation without offering a settlement.

Lizzo claimed total courtroom victory Tuesday after a federal judge ended Asha Daniels’ lawsuit against Big Grrrl Big Touring, nearly two years after dismissing Lizzo personally.

U.S. District Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha granted summary judgment, dismissing every remaining claim before trial.

Daniels accused the company of harassment, discrimination and retaliation during three weeks on Lizzo’s European tour, although she never met the performer. The complaint’s only assault count targeted wardrobe manager Amanda Nomura, whom Daniels voluntarily dismissed in April 2024.

“Today I am relieved to announce that I have won the case against me and my touring company Big Grrrl Touring. All the ridiculous claims by a wardrobe assistant who worked on tour for less than 3 weeks (including a claim they broke an acrylic nail) have been dismissed,” Lizzo stated.

“I prayed for the truth to come out and thanks to my incredible lawyers, the truth has prevailed. That truth matters more to me than anything and I told y’all I will not settle and will continue to fight every vicious claim that has been made against me and my businesses.”

“I’m grateful to God and my team for another victory. I will continue to use my platform to spread positivity and light to the world.”

Aenlle-Rocha found no evidence showing broad bias against women or worse treatment for women than men. Daniels’ claims described rude conduct, he said, but not abuse that was severe or widespread enough to break federal law.

Daniels said Nomura injured her foot with a rolling clothes rack, then shoved her and rejected her request for medical care. The judge found her foot and ankle injuries did not qualify for federal disability protections, despite her pain.

That outcome follows a narrower AllHipHop-reported victory in the separate case filed by dancers Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez. In December 2025, the dancers abandoned their appeal over fat-shaming claims after a judge found Davis’ secret recording justified her firing.

However, the dancers’ sexual-harassment, assault and false-imprisonment allegations remain active, so Lizzo has not been completely cleared across both disputes.

Daniels’ attorney Ron Zambrano said the court improperly weighed evidence a jury should consider, and his team is weighing its next steps.

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