Cardi B Beats $24M Assault Lawsuit - Above the Law
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A former security guard sued Cardi B for $24M, alleging she scratched the guard's face with a fingernail and spat on her. Cardi B chose to take the accusations to trial instead of settling. Trial testimony produced memorable moments, including a hair-care inquiry and colorful descriptions of the security guard, with "security heavy" becoming a recurring phrase. Cardi B prevailed at trial and maintained her innocence. After the verdict, she warned she will counter-sue frivolous claimants and make them pay. During a lunch break before the verdict, she threw a marker at a man who shouted disrespectful questions about pregnancy and paternity.
Some background for starters: Cardi B was sued by a former security guard for $24M who alleged Cardi scratched her face with her fingernail and spat on her. While many celebrities would rather keep things hush and settle out of court, Cardi B had the time to fight the case. The accusations were taken to trial and produced some very memorable moments ranging from hair care inquiry to a very colorful descriptions of the security guard during her time at the stand:
"The next person who tries to do a frivolous lawsuit against me, I'm going to counter-sue, and I'm gonna make you pay, because this is not OK," she said outside the courthouse, where she posed for pictures with fans. "I am not that celeb that you sue, and you think is going to settle. I'm not gonna settle. Especially when I'm super completely innocent."
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