LOS ANGELES — Three former dancers who accused Lizzo of sexual harassment, weight shaming and other allegations rejected the singer’s legal argument that their lawsuit is aimed at suppressing her free speech, according to court documents filed Friday.
In a filing in Los Angeles County Superior Court, lawyers for Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez wrote that Lizzo’s claim seeks to “forever” insulate celebrities from civil liability through a state statute designed to protect people from so-called “SLAPP” suits, or litigation that aims to chill speech.
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