Evidence, Records, and What Can Be Proven
- Civil Complaint— Sexual assault, sexual battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress claims filed by Mario Rodriguez in California state court (filed Thursday; case number pending public confirmation).
- Counsel Statement— On-the-record denial from Alex Spiro, counsel for Tyler Perry, provided to The Hollywood Reporter.
- Related Litigation— Derek Dixon v. Tyler Perry (filed June 2025; removed to federal court in Georgia).
- Distribution Link— Boo! A Madea Halloween distributed by Lionsgate, named for alleged failure to act.
🛑 It should be noted that the assertions in the lawsuit are allegations only and have not been proven in a court of law.
What’s Next
- Responsive pleadings are expected from Perry and Lionsgate, likely including motions to dismiss or demurrers challenging timeliness and sufficiency of claims.
- Jurisdictional and statute-of-limitations issues will be central, given the alleged conduct dates back to 2014.
- The existence of multiple accusers may influence settlement posture, discovery scope, and insurance coverage considerations, particularly for claims implicating production and distribution entities.
Source:
- Civil Complaint filed by Mario Rodriguez (Los Angeles Superior Court, filed December 25, 2025)
