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Judge Dismisses Remaining Claims in Asha Daniels’ Lawsuit Against Lizzo

9/2/2026

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U.S. District Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha dismissed the remaining claims in Asha Daniels’ suit against Lizzo’s touring company.
The judge said Daniels failed to prove general hostility toward women or disparate treatment under Title VII.
He also ruled Daniels’ foot injury from a clothing rack does not qualify as a disability under the ADA.
Lizzo’s lawyers described Daniels as a disgruntled employee with meritless claims.

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U.S. District Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha dismissed the remaining claims in Asha Daniels’ suit against Lizzo’s touring company.
The judge said Daniels failed to prove general hostility toward women or disparate treatment under Title VII.
He also ruled Daniels’ foot injury from a clothing rack does not qualify as a disability under the ADA.
Lizzo’s lawyers described Daniels as a disgruntled employee with meritless claims.