The most recent happenings in the court battle involving Janel Grant, Vince McMahon, and WWE comes with an attempt from the latter parties to prevent Grant’s legal team from engaging in a discovery process. According to newly released information, both McMahon and the WWE opposed Grant’s attempts to uncover new evidence this Monday. They argued that Grant failed to uphold the legal prerequisites for pre-arbitration discovery and accused her of searching for documents unrelated to the key concern, i.e., whether she was pressured into agreeing to a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
In ridiculing Grant’s efforts to procure evidence spanning over six years, the defendants emphasized, “The Court should resist the temptation to entertain Plaintiff’s [Janel Grant’s] unwarranted search for evidence and reject the Motion outright.” Grant’s discovery application specified as many as 20 distinct groups of evidence she is seeking, including confidential communication records and board of directors’ meetings minutes tracing back to 2019.
They asserted that the intention behind Grant’s evidence request was to circumvent an earlier verdict, which had delayed a broader discovery process. The statement from the defendant’s side read: “Grant’s demand for documents is a blatant attempt to bypass the Court’s directive to halt and kick-off comprehensive merits discovery before the Court makes their decision on Defendants’ appeals to enforce arbitration. Grant has not managed to put forth any allegations, let alone ‘solid evidence’ suggesting that she didn’t mean to be tied by the arbitration clause, or that the agreement to arbitrate was the result of deceit or coercion.
According to a filing from the previous week, Grant’s attorneys demanded access to documentation from Vince McMahon and WWE, including correspondences pertaining to Grant and her NDA. They sought copies of draft versions of the NDA, board-related content, and exchanges involving Dr. Carlton Colker.
Janel Grant accused Dr. Colker and his clinic, Peak Wellness, of providing her with medications without proper disclosure. Dr. Colker rebutted these allegations by filing a defamation lawsuit against Grant’s lawyer. The battle involving the parties has now crossed an 18-month period, starting from Grant’s initial filing back in January 2024.
The original lawsuit brought by Janel Grant leveled accusations of sexual assault and sex trafficking against McMahon. She subsequently turned her legal attention to WWE, alleging that the company had facilitated McMahon’s actions. A defendant was initially identified and included in this case, however, they were dismissed from the proceedings in May after they agreed to testify against McMahon and WWE.
Janel Grant’s allegations against Vince McMahon and WWE have led to a convoluted and drawn-out legal battle, with the latest skirmish focusing on the area of discovery. The defendants contend Grant’s inquiry is premature; her team should not be seeking certain documents at this stage, particularly considering the allegations at hand.
The legal team of McMahon and WWE issued stringent rebuttals against Grant’s requests for various categories of evidence. These motions for dismissals indicate a strong desire on their part, not only to maintain their defense but also to encourage a quick resolution of the case.
Despite the defendants’ arguments, Grant’s team maintains that the requested documentation is pertinent and relevant to their case. This includes diverse sources of evidence, some dating back a few years, which they believe could unearth crucial details.
The allegations of fraud and coercion connected to the arbitration provision are central to the contention. As of now, there is an ongoing debate regarding the legitimacy of Grant’s accusation that she unwillingly entered into the arbitration agreement.
A significant turn of events occurred when Grant’s legal team sought records involving Dr. Carlton Colker. The contentious claim of inappropriate medication provided by Colker’s Peak Wellness clinic further complicated the case.
The inclusion, and subsequent dismissal, of a defendant willing to turn states witness suggests an attempt to expand the scope of the case. This may pave the way for new developments or revelations in the ongoing lawsuit.
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