Grant’s Legal Team Files Key Argument In WWE/McMahon Lawsuit: Latest Updates

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Janel Grant’s attorneys filed a response Monday defending their amended complaint against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE, pushing back against defendants’ objections to new details in the lawsuit.

Key Details

• Grant’s team filed the initial amended complaint on January 31, adding new details about alleged trafficking and assault
• The complaint formally identified Brock Lesnar’s alleged involvement in trafficking activities
• Defendants unanimously objected to the new complaint’s additions
• Grant’s attorneys argue these updates provide “greater particularity” about alleged abuse

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“Defendants are not entitled to take a red pencil to the complaint and suppress damaging facts,” wrote Ann Callis, Grant’s attorney.

Why It Matters

This legal battle represents a significant challenge to WWE’s corporate culture and could have lasting implications for:

• WWE’s corporate governance
• The company’s public image
• Professional wrestling’s broader handling of workplace conduct

The Opposition’s Stance

Defendants argue that:

• The new complaint includes previously undisclosed information
• Grant’s team is manipulating court proceedings for media coverage
• References to the SEC investigation and Dr. Carlon Colker are irrelevant

What’s Next

The District Court of Connecticut must now decide whether to accept Grant’s amended complaint, which could significantly impact the scope and direction of the lawsuit.

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