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FKA Twigs Wins Fight to Void NDA with Shia LaBeouf
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Core Event: Dismissal of the NDA Challenge
On October 6, 2026, Tahliah Barnett—known as FKA twigs—filed a notice of dismissal with prejudice in Los Angeles County Superior Court, ending her lawsuit that sought to void the nondisclosure provisions in the 2025 settlement with ex-partner Shia LaBeouf.
Background & Context
Barnett sued LaBeouf in 2020, alleging sexual battery, physical assault and emotional distress from their 2018-2019 relationship. The case settled in 2025 with an NDA. After Barnett discussed the settlement in *The Hollywood Reporter* (Oct 2025), LaBeouf initiated arbitration (Dec 2025), claiming breach of the NDA. Barnett responded in March 2026, arguing the NDA violated California’s STAND Act, which bars confidentiality clauses in sexual-misconduct settlements.
Timeline
- 2020 – Original lawsuit filed.
- July 23, 2025 (or June 2025) – Settlement reached; NDA added.
- Oct 2025 – Barnett’s interview in *The Hollywood Reporter*.
- Dec 2025 – LaBeouf files arbitration demanding damages.
- Mar 2026 – Barnett challenges the NDA under the STAND Act.
- Oct 6 2026 – Court notes LaBeouf’s agreement to terminate the NDA; Barnett dismisses the case with prejudice.
Data & Statistics
- Settlement date: July 23, 2025 (reported by *Daily Mail*).
- Arbitration filing: December 2025.
- Dismissal date: October 6, 2026.
Official Statements & Responses
LaBeouf previously said, “I’m not in any position to tell anyone how my behaviour made them feel,” acknowledging past aggression without admitting the specific allegations.
Why It Matters
The resolution tests the STAND Act’s reach, a law enacted after the Me Too movement to prevent settlement agreements from silencing survivors. By ending the NDA without a judicial ruling on its legality, Barnett can now discuss her experience publicly, offering a practical precedent for challenging similar clauses in California.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Settlement date: *Daily Mail* cites July 23, 2025; *Latimes* references “June 2025.” The court filing does not specify the month.
- Scope of the STAND Act: One source notes LaBeouf’s team argued the Act protects only “sexual assault” claims, not “sexual battery,” a distinction not addressed by the settlement.