"In the complaint filed with the Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday, aspiring actor Mario Rodriguez, who appeared in Perry's Boo! A Madea Halloween, accuses Perry of multiple instances of sexual assault. The lawsuit also includes a claim against Lionsgate, which distributed the film and allegedly ignored the potential misconduct. The alleged sexual assault and battery occurred in Perry's LA home, according to the complaint."
"It alleges that after Rodriguez was offered his role in Boo!, Perry and Rodriguez shared drinks before going to Perry's theatre to watch a movie. There, Perry allegedly put his hands on Mr. Rodriguez's legs and began rubbing his inner thigh right next to his penis. The lawsuit claims Rodriguez tried to leave for the bathroom, but Perry insisted, Man, if you would just come, I would take care of you for the rest of your life and you wouldn't have to worry about anything."
The complaint filed with the Los Angeles Superior Court alleges aspiring actor Mario Rodriguez, who appeared in Boo! A Madea Halloween, experienced multiple instances of sexual assault by Tyler Perry. The complaint alleges the assault occurred in Perry's Los Angeles home after the two shared drinks and attended a movie at Perry's theatre, where Perry allegedly put his hands on Rodriguez's legs and rubbed his inner thigh next to his penis. The lawsuit claims Rodriguez attempted to leave but Perry allegedly promised to "take care of you for the rest of your life." The suit names Lionsgate for allegedly ignoring potential misconduct. Alex Spiro, Perry's lawyer, denied the allegations and said Perry has not yet been served. A prior complaint by Derek Dixon alleges groping and seeks $260 million; that case is in federal court in Georgia. Rodriguez and Perry share lawyer Jonathan Delshad.
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