A WWE movement to remain the “ring boys” lawsuit has been granted, leaving the lawsuit pending till a ruling by the Maryland Supreme Court docket on the Youngster Victims Act.
Per courtroom data, the movement, which was granted by Decide James Ok. Bredar, will see the Maryland Supreme Court docket rule on the Youngster Victims Act first. The movement got here as WWE argued that the lawsuit wouldn’t be transferring ahead if the claims towards the Youngster Victims Act have been discovered to be unconstitutional. A ruling on that’s anticipated someday earlier than August 31, 2025.
“If the [Child Victims Act] is discovered to be unconstitutional, the claims right here can’t go ahead. On condition that circumstance, it’s applicable and even essential to remain this matter till the Supreme Court docket of Maryland decides that elementary and doubtlessly case determinative concern,” WWE representatives mentioned of their movement.
The Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Abuse
The lawsuit in query was initially filed in late October, and is towards WWE, Vince McMahon, Linda McMahon, and TKO. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of “Ring Boys” who have been alleged to have been sexually abused throughout their time with WWE.
5 survivors — all listed as John Doe for the sake of anonymity — allege that they have been groomed and subsequently sexually abused by WWE ring crew boss and ring announcer Mel Phillips throughout his time with the corporate.
The lawsuit additionally cites numerous different WWE personnel who have been alleged to have recognized of the abuse.
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