Lizzo , whose legal name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, addressed a federal judge’s dismissal of a harassment and discrimination lawsuit against her touring company Big Grrrl Touring on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The case was filed by former wardrobe assistant Asha Daniels, who sued in 2023 over allegations Lizzo has repeatedly denied. In an Instagram video posted after the ruling, Lizzo did not speak, but a message on screen said she was relieved to announce that she had “won the case” against her and Big Grrrl Touring. Lizzo described Daniels’ claims as “ridiculous” and said the wardrobe assistant worked on tour for fewer than three weeks. What Did the Judge Decide? Lizzo was removed from the lawsuit in 2024, and the latest decision also dismissed the claims against Big Grrrl Touring. Lizzo said the ruling validated her belief that the truth would eventually come out, adding that she plans to keep contesting what she called “vicious” claims involving her businesses. Daniels’ attorney, Ron Zambrano, disputed the court’s reasoning in a statement shared with Billboard. Zambrano said the ruling appeared to treat alleged incidents separately instead of evaluating their combined effect in what Daniels described as a sexually charged workplace, and he said the legal team was considering its next steps. The ruling does not close every legal chapter surrounding Lizzo. Three former backup dancers are still pursuing a separate lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and a toxic work environment, accusations Lizzo’s attorneys have called fabricated and financially motivated; her legal team has denied the claims.