Current:Home > MyJamie Foxx accused of 2015 sexual assault at a rooftop bar in new lawsuit -ProfitSphere Academy
Jamie Foxx accused of 2015 sexual assault at a rooftop bar in new lawsuit
View
Date:2025-04-14 14:35:41
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! (91)
Related
- Justice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing
- Toddler critically injured in accidental shooting after suspect discards gun on daycare playground
- 2 killed in shooting at graveyard during Mexico’s Day of the Dead holiday
- Biden administration awards $653 million in grants for 41 projects to upgrade ports
- Charges tied to China weigh on GM in Q4, but profit and revenue top expectations
- South Carolina city pays $500,000 to man whose false arrest sparked 2021 protests
- Sofía Vergara Steps Out With Surgeon Justin Saliman Again After Joe Manganiello Breakup
- Shohei Ohtani headlines 130-player MLB free agent class
- Don't let hackers fool you with a 'scam
- Jessica Simpson celebrates 6-year sobriety journey: 'I didn't respect my own power'
Ranking
- Jamie Foxx gets stitches after a glass is thrown at him during dinner in Beverly Hills
- NFL Week 9 picks: Will Dolphins or Chiefs triumph in battle of AFC's best?
- Storm Ciarán brings record rainfall to Italy with at least 6 killed. European death toll rises to 14
- Deep Rifts at UN Loss and Damage Talks Cast a Shadow on Upcoming Climate Conference
- 'As foretold in the prophecy': Elon Musk and internet react as Tesla stock hits $420 all
- Ex-Missouri teacher says her OnlyFans page was a necessity, didn't violate school policies
- Long distance! Wrongly measured 3-point line on Nuggets’ court fixed ahead of tipoff with Mavericks
- Can Trump be on the ballot in 2024? It can hinge on the meaning of ‘insurrection’
Recommendation
Meet the volunteers risking their lives to deliver Christmas gifts to children in Haiti
Why everyone in the labor market is being picky
Japan’s prime minister visits Manila to boost defense ties in the face of China’s growing aggression
Q&A: The League of Conservation Voters’ Take on House Speaker Mike Johnson’s Voting Record: ‘Appalling’
House passes bill to add 66 new federal judgeships, but prospects murky after Biden veto threat
Profanity. Threats. Ultimatums. Story behind Bob Knight's leaked audio clip from Indiana.
Jeff Bezos to leave Seattle for Miami
Two former Northwestern football players say they experienced racism in program in 2000s