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Judge Allows Noelle Dunphy's $10M Lawsuit Against Giuliani to Proceed

4/2/2026

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A Manhattan judge denied Rudolph Giuliani's motion to dismiss and allowed Noelle Dunphy's $10 million lawsuit to proceed.
Noelle Dunphy alleges sexual assault, unpaid wages, and a hostile work environment from 2019 to 2021.
The judge found the claims legally valid and noted evidence of gender-based animus.
Dunphy's attorney described the ruling as vindication for their client.
Discovery in the case is set to begin.

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Story summary

A Manhattan judge denied Rudolph Giuliani's motion to dismiss and allowed Noelle Dunphy's $10 million lawsuit to proceed.
Noelle Dunphy alleges sexual assault, unpaid wages, and a hostile work environment from 2019 to 2021.
The judge found the claims legally valid and noted evidence of gender-based animus.
Dunphy's attorney described the ruling as vindication for their client.
Discovery in the case is set to begin.