One big thing
A federal judge has denied Vince McMahon’s motion to enforce a stay order in the ongoing lawsuit filed by former WWE employee Janel Grant, alleging sexual abuse.
Why it matters
This ruling allows Grant to continue pursuing evidence in state court, potentially uncovering new information related to her allegations against McMahon and WWE.
The details
• Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer ruled that Grant did not violate the federal stay order by filing a petition in state court.
• The petition seeks information from Peak Wellness, Inc. and its owner, Dr. Carlon M. Colker, who allegedly has connections to WWE.
• McMahon had attempted to prevent Grant from using any evidence gained from this state court petition.
• The judge clarified that the federal stay order does not apply to state court proceedings.
Key background
• Grant filed a federal lawsuit in January against McMahon, WWE, and John Laurinaitis.
• A stay order was issued in June, pausing the federal lawsuit due to a government investigation.
• Grant filed the state court petition in July, seeking information from Peak Wellness and Dr. Colker.
What they’re saying
Judge Meyer stated in his order:
“The Court does not interpret its entry of the stay order to apply to state court proceedings that are outside the scope of discovery prescribed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governing the conduct of discovery in federal court litigation.”
What’s next
• Grant can continue her state court proceedings to gather information from Peak Wellness and Dr. Colker.
• The federal lawsuit remains on hold pending the government investigation.
• Any objections to state court proceedings must be addressed in state court, not federal court.
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