Janel Grant has dropped John Laurinaitis as a defendant in her civil case.
The following statement was given to POST Wrestling, "Plaintiff Janel Grant hereby stipulates with Defendant John Laurinaitis that the above-entitled action is voluntarily dismissed, with prejudice, against Defendant John Laurinaitis."
Grant’s side says Laurinaitis has agreed to provide her with evidence related to the case.
“John Laurinaitis has agreed to cooperate and provide evidence in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE. His agreement to a confidential settlement is a pivotal next step toward holding McMahon and WWE accountable and bringing justice to Ms. Grant after years of sexual abuse and trafficking. Mr. Laurinaitis looks forward to moving on with his life. We cannot provide any additional details at this time.”
On May 7, Grant's request to amend her lawsuit against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE was approved by Judge Sarah F. Russell.
The defendants are expected to file motions to move the case out of public court and into private arbitration by June 13. Grant can request discovery related to litigation over whether the arbitration clause included in the $3 million nondisclosure agreement will be enforced.
The original lawsuit, which accuses McMahon of sex trafficking and sexual assault during Grant's time as a WWE employee, was filed in January 2024.
Victim Resources:
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Hours: Available 24 hours
1-800-656-4673
