"Mario Rodriguez filed the lawsuit Thursday in California, alleging Perry subjected him to repeated unwanted sexual advances over several years, including sexual battery and assault at Perry's Los Angeles home. Rodriguez is seeking at least $77 million in damages and also has sued Lionsgate, which distributed the 2016 film, accusing the studio of turning a blind eye to Perry's alleged misconduct."
"According to the complaint, Rodriguez was approached in 2014 by a trainer at an Equinox gym in Los Angeles who said Perry wanted his phone number to discuss an acting role. Perry later encouraged Rodriguez to audition for "Boo! A Madea Halloween," telling him, "I'm not a bad person to know and have in your corner," the lawsuit claims. After Rodriguez was cast, he was invited to Perry's home, where Perry allegedly touched him inappropriately while they watched a movie."
"The lawsuit describes additional alleged incidents in 2016, 2018 and 2019, including one encounter in which Perry allegedly attempted to unbuckle Rodriguez's pants and another in which Perry placed Rodriguez's hand on his genitals. The complaint says Perry gave Rodriguez $5,000 on multiple occasions following the encounters. Rodriguez says he resisted the advances and ultimately decided to file suit after learning of similar allegations made by another actor, Derek Dixon."
Mario Rodriguez filed a lawsuit in California accusing Tyler Perry of repeated unwanted sexual advances, sexual battery and assault at Perry's Los Angeles home over several years. Rodriguez seeks at least $77 million in damages and also named Lionsgate, alleging the distributor ignored allegations of misconduct. Rodriguez says a trainer connected him with Perry in 2014, Perry encouraged him to audition for Boo! A Madea Halloween, then invited him to Perry's home where inappropriate touching occurred. The complaint describes alleged incidents in 2016, 2018 and 2019 and repeated $5,000 payments after encounters. Rodriguez says he resisted and filed suit after learning of similar allegations by actor Derek Dixon.
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