Lizzo is celebrating a major legal victory after a federal judge dismissed the remaining claims brought by former wardrobe assistant Asha Daniels against the singer’s touring company, Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc.

The September 1 ruling brought Daniels’ nearly three-year case to an end at the federal trial-court level, although her attorney has criticized the decision and indicated that her legal team is considering its next steps.

Lizzo said she was relieved by the outcome, but the ruling does not mean that every lawsuit involving the Grammy-winning singer is over. A separate case filed by three former backup dancers remains active.

Federal Judge Dismisses Asha Daniels’ Remaining Claims

U.S. District Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha granted summary judgment in favor of Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc., dismissing the remaining claims Daniels had pursued against the company.

Daniels worked in the wardrobe department during part of Lizzo’s 2023 European tour and later filed a lawsuit alleging sexual and racial harassment, disability discrimination, retaliation and a hostile work environment.

According to the federal court’s September 1 judgment, the court entered judgment in favor of Big Grrrl Big Touring and against Daniels on the remaining claims.

The ruling means those claims will not proceed to a jury trial unless the decision is successfully challenged on appeal.

What Did Asha Daniels Allege?

Daniels filed her original lawsuit in 2023 after working on Lizzo’s Special Tour.

She alleged that she experienced inappropriate workplace behavior while working in the tour’s wardrobe department, including sexual comments, racial harassment and problems surrounding injuries she said she suffered while on the job.

Among other allegations, Daniels said a wardrobe manager ran a clothing rack over her foot and that she was exposed to sexually explicit comments and behavior in the workplace.

She also alleged racial discrimination and claimed racist language had been used by members of the wardrobe team.

Lizzo and her representatives denied the allegations.

Why Did the Judge Dismiss the Case?

The court did not simply rule on whether particular workplace incidents were unpleasant or inappropriate. It considered whether the evidence presented was sufficient to meet the legal standards required under federal employment discrimination law.

In his ruling, Judge Aenlle-Rocha concluded that Daniels had not produced sufficient evidence to show the type of severe or pervasive sex-based hostility necessary to support her remaining Title VII claims.

The court also found insufficient evidence supporting the racial harassment allegations and rejected Daniels’ disability-related claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

As PEOPLE reported on the ruling, the judge determined that the evidence presented was not enough for the remaining claims to proceed.

Importantly, a summary judgment ruling is a legal determination about whether the available evidence creates a genuine dispute requiring a trial. It should not be described more broadly as a finding that every alleged incident was proven never to have occurred.

Lizzo Says She Is Relieved by the Decision

Following the ruling, Lizzo publicly celebrated the outcome.

The singer said she was relieved that the case involving Daniels and her touring company had been dismissed and reiterated that she intended to keep fighting legal claims that she believes are false.

Lizzo also emphasized that Daniels had worked on the tour for only a short period and had never personally met her.

Her attorney characterized the decision as a major victory for Lizzo, Big Grrrl Big Touring and the other defendants previously named in the case.

Lizzo Had Already Been Dismissed as an Individual Defendant

There is an important distinction in the latest ruling.

Lizzo, whose legal name is Melissa Jefferson, was no longer personally facing Daniels’ remaining federal claims when the September 2026 decision was issued.

The court had already dismissed the claims against Lizzo as an individual defendant in December 2024, concluding that the relevant federal employment laws did not provide individual liability against her under the circumstances alleged in the complaint.

Big Grrrl Big Touring remained the principal defendant as the litigation continued.

The September 1, 2026 ruling therefore resolved the remaining claims against the touring company at the trial-court level.

Daniels’ Attorney Disputes the Court’s Assessment

Daniels’ legal team does not agree with the decision.

Attorney Ron Zambrano argued that the court improperly evaluated evidence that should have been considered by a jury.

He also criticized the court for examining alleged incidents too narrowly rather than considering their combined effect on Daniels’ workplace experience.

According to Billboard’s report on the dismissal, Daniels’ attorneys said they were considering appropriate next steps.

That leaves open the possibility of an appeal or another legal challenge to the ruling.

This Is Separate From Lizzo’s Lawsuit With Three Former Dancers

The dismissal of Daniels’ case should not be described as the end of all litigation against Lizzo.

A separate lawsuit was filed in 2023 by former backup dancers Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez.

The three women accused Lizzo and others of misconduct including sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. Lizzo has denied their allegations.

Some portions of that lawsuit have already been dismissed, including certain claims connected to alleged fat-shaming.

However, other allegations remain active.

In May 2026, Lizzo said she had no intention of settling the dancers’ case and was prepared to testify if the dispute went to trial. PEOPLE reported that the separate dancers’ lawsuit was still ongoing.

A Major Legal Victory, But Not the End of Lizzo’s Court Battles

The dismissal of Asha Daniels’ remaining claims represents a significant victory for Lizzo’s touring company.

After nearly three years of litigation, Big Grrrl Big Touring secured summary judgment and avoided a trial on Daniels’ remaining federal employment claims.

Lizzo has publicly described the outcome as vindication and expressed relief that the case has been dismissed.

Daniels’ attorney, however, maintains that the evidence should have been evaluated by a jury and has left open the possibility of further legal action.

And because the separate lawsuit filed by Lizzo’s former dancers remains unresolved, it would be inaccurate to say that all of the singer’s legal disputes have now ended.