Case Insights
- The prolonged civil case involved extensive discovery disputes that delayed resolution for half a decade.
- Both parties expressed mutual wishes for peace and success, signaling an amicable closure to a complex and costly legal fight.
By Samuel Lopez – USA Herald
LOS ANGELES, CA – After nearly five years embroiled in one of the most publicized civil lawsuits involving allegations of sexual battery, singer and artist FKA Twigs has officially dropped her $10 million lawsuit against her former boyfriend, actor Shia LaBeouf. On July 21, 2025, court filings confirmed that Twigs dismissed all claims with prejudice, signaling a definitive end to the dispute and barring any future claims on the same matter.
FKA Twigs, whose real name is Tahliah Barnett, initiated the lawsuit in 2020, alleging that LaBeouf subjected her to physical abuse during their relationship from 2018 to 2019. The claims included allegations that LaBeouf exposed her to a sexually transmitted disease, slammed her against a car, and attempted to strangle her. LaBeouf has consistently denied all allegations throughout the process.
Like many contested civil cases, this one was drawn out extensively due to discovery disputes—both sides sparred over the production of documents and text messages, causing the case to stretch over five years, a typical duration for complex civil litigation. Court records reveal that numerous filings, motion hearings, and legal wrangling consumed significant time and resources for both parties.
