Grammy Award-winning artist Cardi B has a new trophy-worthy achievement under her belt — she beat the case! Some background for starters: Cardi B was sued by a former security guard for $24M who alleged Cardi scratched her face with her fingernail and spat on her. While many celebrities would rather keep things hush and settle out of court, Cardi B had the time to fight the case. The accusations were taken to trial and produced some very memorable moments ranging from hair care inquiry to a very colorful descriptions of the security guard during her time at the stand:
Expect to hear “security heavy” pop up in conversations from here on out.
As far as the legal side of things goes, the biggest takeaway is that Cardi B was emboldened by her win, warning anyone who might try their hand at her cash in court that she won’t be backing down. Associated Press has coverage:
“The next person who tries to do a frivolous lawsuit against me, I’m going to counter-sue, and I’m gonna make you pay, because this is not OK,” she said outside the courthouse, where she posed for pictures with fans. “I am not that celeb that you sue, and you think is going to settle. I’m not gonna settle. Especially when I’m super completely innocent.”
Good to know, though she may have set the groundwork for a future suit during this one:
During a lunchbreak before the verdict Tuesday in a moment captured by cameras from several media outlets, she threw a marker she was using for autographs at a man who shouted questions to her about whether she was currently pregnant, and who the father is. She called the questions disrespectful.
For what it’s worth, asking for $24M over a flying Sharpie is probably a harder sell than the scratch-and-spit case that just went down.
Cardi B Wins Case Filed By Security Guard Who Claimed Rapper Assaulted Her [Associated Press]
Earlier: Dumbass Attorney Baffled By Haircare During High Profile Case
Chris Williams became a social media manager and assistant editor for Above the Law in June 2021. Prior to joining the staff, he moonlighted as a minor Memelord™ in the Facebook group Law School Memes for Edgy T14s . He endured Missouri long enough to graduate from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. He is a former boatbuilder who is learning to swim, is interested in critical race theory, philosophy, and humor, and has a love for cycling that occasionally annoys his peers. You can reach him by email at cwilliams@abovethelaw.com and by tweet at @WritesForRent.
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Grammy Award-winning artist Cardi B has a new trophy-worthy achievement under her belt — she beat the case! Some background for starters: Cardi B was sued by a former security guard for $24M who alleged Cardi scratched her face with her fingernail and spat on her. While many celebrities would rather keep things hush and settle out of court, Cardi B had the time to fight the case. The accusations were taken to trial and produced some very memorable moments ranging from hair care inquiry to a very colorful descriptions of the security guard during her time at the stand:
Expect to hear “security heavy” pop up in conversations from here on out.
As far as the legal side of things goes, the biggest takeaway is that Cardi B was emboldened by her win, warning anyone who might try their hand at her cash in court that she won’t be backing down. Associated Press has coverage:
“The next person who tries to do a frivolous lawsuit against me, I’m going to counter-sue, and I’m gonna make you pay, because this is not OK,” she said outside the courthouse, where she posed for pictures with fans. “I am not that celeb that you sue, and you think is going to settle. I’m not gonna settle. Especially when I’m super completely innocent.”
Good to know, though she may have set the groundwork for a future suit during this one:
During a lunchbreak before the verdict Tuesday in a moment captured by cameras from several media outlets, she threw a marker she was using for autographs at a man who shouted questions to her about whether she was currently pregnant, and who the father is. She called the questions disrespectful.
For what it’s worth, asking for $24M over a flying Sharpie is probably a harder sell than the scratch-and-spit case that just went down.
Cardi B Wins Case Filed By Security Guard Who Claimed Rapper Assaulted Her [Associated Press]
Earlier: Dumbass Attorney Baffled By Haircare During High Profile Case
Chris Williams became a social media manager and assistant editor for Above the Law in June 2021. Prior to joining the staff, he moonlighted as a minor Memelord™ in the Facebook group Law School Memes for Edgy T14s . He endured Missouri long enough to graduate from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. He is a former boatbuilder who is learning to swim, is interested in critical race theory, philosophy, and humor, and has a love for cycling that occasionally annoys his peers. You can reach him by email at cwilliams@abovethelaw.com and by tweet at @WritesForRent.
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