Current:Home > MyJamie Foxx accused of 2015 sexual assault at a rooftop bar in new lawsuit -NextWave Wealth Hub
Jamie Foxx accused of 2015 sexual assault at a rooftop bar in new lawsuit
View
Date:2025-04-17 13:04:07
Jamie Foxx is being sued for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at a rooftop bar in New York City in 2015.
An unnamed woman is accusing the 55-year-old Oscar-winning actor of sexual assault and battery during an interaction in August 2015, according to a lawsuit filed in New York Supreme Court Wednesday, obtained by USA TODAY. She filed anonymously as Jane Doe.
After Jane Doe's friend asked Foxx for a photograph at Catch NYC's rooftop bar, Catch Roof, he allegedly made comments to Jane Doe such as “Wow, you have that supermodel body," according to the complaint. She says Foxx, whom she claims was intoxicated, then grabbed her "by her arm and pulled her to the back area of the rooftop," where he allegedly "placed both of his hands" on her waist, moved them under her crop top and "began rubbing her breasts."
Despite attempting to step away from the encounter, Jane Doe says Foxx put his hands in her pants and touched her genitals. The alleged interaction ended after her friend came looking for her, the suit says.
Jane Doe, who is seeking a jury trial, claims she was injured and had to undergo medical treatment while suffering pain and emotional distress as a result of the "sexual assault, abuse, assault and battery."
Catch NYC, Mark Birnbaum and Catch Hospitality Group are among the other defendants listed in the complaint. She is suing for compensatory and punitive damages.
USA TODAY has reached out to Birnbaum, as well as representatives for Foxx and Catch NYC for comment.
TMZ was first to report the news.
Jane Doe accuses Catch NYC of failing to prevent alleged sexual assault
In her lawsuit, Jane Doe accused the restaurant and bar, as well as Birnbaum, of negligent hiring, training and supervision and said employees failed to report and prevent the alleged incident.
The defendants "had knowledge of Foxx's propensities for aggressive behavior towards females, the potential for unwanted sexual touching and his bad disposition when consuming excessive alcohol," her filing reads.
As a result of the incident, Jane Doe "suffered and continues to suffer severe emotional distress and anxiety, humiliation, embarrassment, post-traumatic stress disorder and other physical and emotional damages," her lawsuit claims.
The complaint was filed under New York’s Adult Survivors Act, which has given victims of sexual abuse a one-year window for claims that would otherwise be barred by time limits. It is set to expire Thursday.
Foxx won an Academy Award for portraying Ray Charles in 2004's "Ray." The actor most recently starred in "The Burial," a movie based on a true story about a Mississippi funeral home owner, played by Tommy Lee Jones, who sued a multinational corporation that nearly ran him out of business.
Filed under the Adult Survivors Act:Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses sued by former model for alleged 1989 sexual assault
If you are a survivor of sexual assault, RAINN offers support through the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE & online.rainn.org).
veryGood! (194)
Related
- McConnell absent from Senate on Thursday as he recovers from fall in Capitol
- Massachusetts voters weigh ballot issues on union rights, wages and psychedelics
- Selena Gomez, Mariska Hargitay and More Stars Who’ve Voted in 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
- Democratic-backed justices look to defend control of Michigan’s Supreme Court
- Charges tied to China weigh on GM in Q4, but profit and revenue top expectations
- Ariana Grande Responds to Fan Criticism Over Her Wicked Casting
- Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren seeks third term in US Senate against challenger John Deaton
- Salma Hayek reimagines 'Like Water for Chocolate' in new 'complex,' 'sensual' HBO series
- Tom Holland's New Venture Revealed
- Ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen
Ranking
- NHL in ASL returns, delivering American Sign Language analysis for Deaf community at Winter Classic
- Erik Menendez’s Wife Tammi Menendez Shares Plea for His Release After Resentencing Decision
- Taylor Swift Reunites With Pregnant Brittany Mahomes in Private Suite at Chiefs Game
- A former Trump aide and a longtime congressman are likely to win in high-profile Georgia races
- Jorge Ramos reveals his final day with 'Noticiero Univision': 'It's been quite a ride'
- GOP senator from North Dakota faces Democratic challenger making her 2nd US Senate bid
- 3 stocks that could be big winners if Kamala Harris wins but the GOP controls Congress
- GOP senator from North Dakota faces Democratic challenger making her 2nd US Senate bid
Recommendation
Trump suggestion that Egypt, Jordan absorb Palestinians from Gaza draws rejections, confusion
Republicans hope to retain 3 open Indiana House seats and target another long held by Democrats
CFP bracket prediction: LSU rejoins the field, as Clemson falls out and Oregon holds No. 1
Baltimore mayor Brandon Scott speaks of 'transformative' impact of sports
Grammy nominee Teddy Swims on love, growth and embracing change
Taylor Swift Reunites With Pregnant Brittany Mahomes in Private Suite at Chiefs Game
Fence around While House signals unease for visitors and voters
Figures and Dobson are in a heated battle for a redrawn Alabama House district