Case #152252/2025 · Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York

Jane Doe v. Sean Combs et al

Filed February 14, 2025
Status
Dismissed Voluntary Discontinuance Without Prejudice, September 17, 2025
Last filing
Sep 17, 2025No. 19 · NOTICE OF DISCONTINUANCE (POST RJI)
Judge
Justice Leslie A. Stroth
Contains Sexual Assault · Drugging · Violence · Intimidation · Emotional Trauma
Parties
Plaintiff
Jane Doe Alleges a sexual assault at Combs's New York residence.
Defendants
Sean Combs A male who, on information and belief, resides in New York City, currently incarcerated at Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, and owner/controller of various Bad Boy entities and Combs Corporations.
Daddy's House Recordings Inc. A New York corporation with its principal place of business now at 9255 Sunset Boulevard, 2nd Floor, West Hollywood, California 90069; a recording studio owned by Combs, previously located at 321 W 44th Street, Suite 201, New York, NY 10036.
CE OPCO, LLC d/b/a Combs Global f/k/a Combs Enterprises LLC A Delaware LLC with its principal place of business at 9255 Sunset Boulevard, 2nd Floor, West Hollywood, California 90069; an alter ego or successor to Combs’ other corporations, overseeing Bad Boy entities.
Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc. A New York corporation with its principal place of business at 9255 Sunset Boulevard, 2nd Floor, West Hollywood, California 90069, part of the Bad Boy enterprise owned by Combs.
Bad Boy Productions Holdings, Inc. A New York corporation with its principal place of business at 9255 Sunset Boulevard, 2nd Floor, West Hollywood, California 90069, part of the Bad Boy enterprise owned by Combs.
Bad Boy Books Holdings, Inc. A New York corporation with its principal place of business at 1440 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10018, part of the Bad Boy enterprise owned by Combs.
Bad Boy Records LLC A Delaware LLC headquartered in New York and/or California, part of the Bad Boy enterprise owned by Combs.
Bad Boy Entertainment LLC A New York LLC headquartered in New York and/or California, part of the Bad Boy enterprise owned by Combs.
Bad Boy Productions LLC A New York LLC headquartered in New York and/or California, part of the Bad Boy enterprise owned by Combs.
Organizational Does 1-10 Unknown entities owned by or employing Combs, enabling and conspiring with his alleged conduct.
Factual Allegations
Disclaimer: allegations as pled by the plaintiff, summarized with the help of AI.

In 2002, Jane Doe was out near Times Square, New York, when, around 3:00 A.M., she was lured into a black SUV by two men and two women promoting a party for Sean Combs. Taken to an upscale hotel suite near Times Square, she met Combs and enjoyed the event until pre-mixed drinks made her dizzy. Ushered into a room with sexual activity, she was assaulted by two men resembling Combs’ bodyguards, who fondled her breasts and attempted to force genital contact despite her protests. Disoriented, likely drugged, she resisted until they stopped, but they photographed her ID, threatened her, and offered money she refused. She fled, deeply traumatized, fearing retaliation due to Combs’ knowledge of her identity.

Prayer for Relief

Plaintiff seeks compensatory damages for physical injuries, emotional distress, and other harms; punitive damages; attorneys’ fees and costs; pre- and post-judgment interest; attachment of Defendants’ New York assets; and other relief deemed just and proper.

Causes of Action
FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION Violation of New York City Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act New York City Administrative Code § 10-1103 (All Defendants)
Disposition
Voluntary Discontinuance Without Prejudice — September 17, 2025

The action is discontinued without prejudice and without costs to either plaintiff or defendants, pursuant to Rule 3217(a)(1) of the New York State Civil Practice Law and Rules. The stipulation may be filed with the Clerk of the Court without further notice.

Court Dates
DateTypeDescription
May 8, 2025 Hearing Order to Show Cause (Mot. Seq. 1); oral argument, in person, 10:00 AM; adjourned (NYSCEF Doc. 7)
Jun 5, 2025 Hearing Order to Show Cause (Mot. Seq. 1); oral argument, in person, 10:00 AM; fully submitted
Sep 17, 2025 Status Conference Conference-Preliminary; conference; discontinued (NYSCEF Doc. 19)
Docket
Date No. Description
Feb 14, 2025 1 SUMMONS *Corrected*. Curis, A. View PDF
Feb 14, 2025 2 COMPLAINT *Corrected*. Curis, A. View PDF
Feb 20, 2025 3 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ( PROPOSED ) (Motion #001). Curis, A. View PDF
Feb 20, 2025 4 MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT (Motion #001). Curis, A. View PDF
Feb 20, 2025 5 EXHIBIT(S) - 1 (Motion #001) — Declaration. Curis, A. View PDF
Feb 20, 2025 6 RJI -RE: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (Motion #001). Curis, A. View PDF
Feb 27, 2025 7 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (Motion #001) *Corrected*. Court User View PDF
Feb 27, 2025 8 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (AMENDED) (Motion #001). Court User View PDF
Feb 28, 2025 9 STIPULATION - TIME TO ANSWER. Cuccaro, M. View PDF
Apr 17, 2025 10 MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN OPPOSITION (Motion #001). Cuccaro, M. View PDF
Apr 17, 2025 11 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI). Wolff, E. View PDF
Apr 17, 2025 12 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI). Friedman, R. View PDF
Apr 17, 2025 13 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI). Tremonte, M. View PDF
May 19, 2025 14 STIPULATION - PARTIAL DISCONTINUANCE (POST RJI). Saady, N. View PDF
May 20, 2025 15 STIPULATION - TIME TO ANSWER. Cuccaro, M. View PDF
Aug 19, 2025 16 DECISION + ORDER ON MOTION (Motion #001). Court User View PDF
Aug 19, 2025 17 NOTICE OF ENTRY (Motion #001). Cuccaro, M. View PDF
Aug 19, 2025 18 EXHIBIT(S) - 1 (Motion #001) — Decision and Order (NYSCEF No. 16). Cuccaro, M. View PDF
Sep 17, 2025 19 NOTICE OF DISCONTINUANCE (POST RJI). Curis, A. View PDF
Attorneys
Anthony G. Buzbee
The Buzbee Law Firm
for Jane Doe
Plaintiff
David C. Fortney
The Buzbee Law Firm
for Jane Doe
Plaintiff
Thomas Colby Holler
The Buzbee Law Firm
for Jane Doe
Plaintiff
Lionel Sims III
The Buzbee Law Firm
for Jane Doe
Plaintiff
Andrew Van Arsdale
AVA Law Group
for Jane Doe
Plaintiff
Antigone Curis
Curis Law, PLLC
for Jane Doe
appeared February 14, 2025 Plaintiff
Erica A. Wolff
Sher Tremonte
for Sean Combs
appeared April 17, 2025 Civil Defense
Michael Tremonte
Sher Tremonte
for Sean Combs, Daddy's House Recordings Inc., CE OPCO, LLC d/b/a Combs Global f/k/a Combs Enterprises LLC, Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Bad Boy Productions Holdings, Inc., Bad Boy Books Holdings, Inc., Bad Boy Entertainment LLC, Bad Boy Productions LLC
appeared April 17, 2025 Civil Defense
Mark Cuccaro
Sher Tremonte
for Sean Combs, Daddy's House Recordings Inc., CE OPCO, LLC d/b/a Combs Global f/k/a Combs Enterprises LLC, Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Bad Boy Productions Holdings, Inc., Bad Boy Books Holdings, Inc., Bad Boy Entertainment LLC, Bad Boy Productions LLC
appeared February 28, 2025 Civil Defense
Raphael Asher Friedman
Sher Tremonte
for Sean Combs, Daddy's House Recordings Inc., CE OPCO, LLC d/b/a Combs Global f/k/a Combs Enterprises LLC, Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Bad Boy Productions Holdings, Inc., Bad Boy Books Holdings, Inc., Bad Boy Entertainment LLC, Bad Boy Productions LLC
appeared April 17, 2025 Civil Defense
Nicholas George Saady
Pryor Cashman LLP
for Bad Boy Records LLC
appeared May 19, 2025 Civil Defense
Donald Steven Zakarin
Pryor Cashman LLP
for Bad Boy Records LLC
appeared May 19, 2025 Civil Defense