The latest developments in the lawsuit pitting Janel Grant vs. WWE, Vince McMahon, and John Laurinaitis have come out ahead of the next step in the process.
McMahon was alleged to be involved in sex trafficking, sharing nude photos and explicit videos of Grant without consent, and other things from the former WWE employee.
A new court document noted that WWE “anticipates filing a motion to compel arbitration and stay this action pending arbitration” in the lawsuit. Last month, McMahon filed a motion to compel arbitration where it was argued that the “Plaintiff and Defendant (collectively, the “Parties”) engaged in a consensual relationship during which Defendant never coerced Plaintiff into doing anything and never mistreated her in any way.”
The filing stated that Plaintiff violated the agreement of the parties, leading to Defendant (McMahon) not paying. Last week, Laurinaitis joined McMahon in filing a motion to compel arbitration.
It’s proposed the Defendants put in their motion and any memorandum in support by next Tuesday. Keep in mind WWE is the only Defendant not to file a motion yet.
All four parties in Grant v. WWE, McMahon, Laurinaitis collectively filed a proposed stipulation and order with various deadline dates the parties have to submit filings.
The filing notably mentions, "WWE also anticipates filing a motion to compel arbitration and stay this… pic.twitter.com/HheRGxRQQn
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