Numerous lawsuits have been filed against Diddy in the past year, with allegations ranging from former employees to random individuals who have had unpleasant interactions with the Bad Boy founder.
The most recent lawsuit comes from Sara Rivers, a former member of Da Band, who has accused Diddy and Bad Boy Records of subjecting her to abuse during the group’s reality series.
Diddy’s legal team has rebutted these claims. Diddy’s legal team claimed that Rivers’ lawsuit was another example of “false claims.” They also alleged that the former Da Band member was being an opportunist. “We live in a world where anyone can file a lawsuit for any reason,” the response read. “With the deadline for New York’s Gender-Motivated Violence Act expiring tomorrow, it’s clear that opportunists are rushing to file last-minute. meritless claims. Diddy and his lawyers then broadened the statement to apply to all his allegations. “No matter how many suits are filed,” they added. “It won’t change the fact that Mr. [Sean] Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone. Man or woman, adult or minor.”
Sara Rivers, also known as Sara Strokes, detailed the alleged abuse she faced, including mockery of her eating disorder and inappropriate comments. She also mentioned instances where she was made to sleep in the presence of male band members, despite being married.
The most chilling allegation hurled at Diddy, however, was when Rivers claimed the mogul cornered her and forcibly touched her breasts. Rivers is suing the mogul, as well as Bad Boy Records and MTV, who aired the reality series Making Da Band.
Rivers is seeking $60 million in damages. The artist is seeking retribution for the way Diddy treated her during the making of the series. She also claims the Bad Boy mogul derailed her recording career. She also claimed the mogul failed to pay her the $5K she was owed for her time on Making Da Band. The ex Da Band member is represented by attorney Ariel E. Mitchell.
