In a recent development, acclaimed actor Jamie Foxx finds himself entangled in legal troubles as he faces charges of sexual assault and battery. The lawsuit, filed on Monday with the New York State Supreme Court, revolves around an alleged incident that took place in 2015 at Catch NYC, a popular restaurant in New York City, as detailed in the complaint obtained by CNN.
The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, accuses Foxx of engaging in intentional and non-consensual acts, asserting that he used force to offensively touch her person. The allegations include claims of groping her breasts and genitals during an incident where Foxx appeared to be “intoxicated.”
Representatives for both Jamie Foxx and the plaintiff’s attorney have yet to respond to CNN’s inquiries regarding the lawsuit.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff, Jane Doe, has suffered and continues to suffer from physical and emotional injuries, anxiety, distress, embarrassment, and economic harm. Seeking an unspecified amount in damages, the lawsuit has been filed under New York’s recently enacted Adult Survivors Act, which came into effect in late November 2022.
The Adult Survivors Act grants adult survivors of sexual abuse the ability to file lawsuits against their abusers in New York, even if the statute of limitations on their claims had previously expired. The law provides a one-year window for survivors to pursue legal action against their perpetrators and is set to expire on Friday.
In addition to the allegations against Jamie Foxx, the lawsuit targets the restaurant’s parent company, Catch Hospitality Group, and various related business entities. The plaintiff asserts claims of negligent hiring, training, and supervision against these defendants.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the plaintiff’s legal action sheds light on the broader implications of the Adult Survivors Act, offering survivors of sexual assault an opportunity for justice and accountability.
This news surfaces against the backdrop of Jamie Foxx’s medical episode earlier this year, where he was hospitalized in Atlanta for an undisclosed medical condition. The Oscar-winning actor addressed his recovery publicly for the first time in July.
Amidst the legal and personal challenges, Jamie Foxx now faces a critical juncture as the allegations against him bring attention to the broader societal conversation on sexual assault, survivor rights, and the pursuit of justice.
