Case #161676/2024 · Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York
Louis Reed v. Sean Combs et al
- Status
- Open
- Next court date
- Oct 14, 2026Return date for Sher Tremonte's Motion to Withdraw (no appearance)
- Last filing
- Oct 8, 2026No. 78 · STIPULATION - TIME TO ANSWER. Cuccaro, M
- Judge
- Justice Arlene P. Bluth
Parties
Plaintiff
John Doe (Louis Reed)
Defendants
Sean Combs A United States citizen, resident of and domiciled in the State of New York, currently held at Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York. Owner and/or controller of Bad Boy Records entities.
Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc. A New York domestic business corporation with its principal place of business in New York, NY, part of Bad Boy Records controlled by Sean Combs.
Sony Music Holdings, Inc. A foreign business corporation organized under New York law with its principal place of business in New York, NY, subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment and parent company to Bad Boy entities.
Bad Boy Entertainment LLC
Bad Boy Productions Holdings, Inc.
Daddy's House Recordings, Inc.
Appeal
Louis Reed v. Sean Combs et al (Appeal)
No. 2025-02158 · Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, First Department · filed February 28, 2025 · Affirmed, July 23, 2026
Factual Allegations
Disclaimer: allegations as pled by the plaintiff, summarized with the help of AI.
In or about 2020, Plaintiff John Doe met Sean Combs through an associate. In Summer 2020, a Bad Boy Records associate invited Doe to a party at Combs’s residence at 40 Hedges Banks Dr, East Hampton, NY. Doe flew from Florida to New York, stayed in Manhattan overnight, and was driven to the residence. While socializing and drinking, Doe’s drink was drugged by Combs, causing him to lose consciousness. Combs and associates then sodomized and anally raped Doe, who resisted unsuccessfully while fading in and out. Doe awoke with severe anal pain, surrounded by associates, and left in fear, remaining silent until now.
Prayer for Relief
Compensatory damages exceeding jurisdictional limits of lower courts; punitive damages; costs and attorneys' fees; prejudgment interest; 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 Law
SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION Sexual Assault
THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION Sexual Battery
FOURTH CAUSE OF ACTION Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
FIFTH CAUSE OF ACTION Negligence
SIXTH CAUSE OF ACTION Negligent Hiring, Retention, Supervision, and/or Direction
Court Dates
| Date | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2025 | Hearing | Partially Signed OTSC as to Pseudonym (Mot. Seq. 1); oral argument, in person, 02:15 PM; adjourned (NYSCEF Doc. 7) |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Hearing | Partially Signed OTSC as to Pseudonym (Mot. Seq. 1); oral argument, in person, 02:15 PM; fully submitted |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Other | The Combs Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss the Complaint (Mot. Seq. 2); submissions only, no appearance; adjourned |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Other | Motion to Reargue (Mot. Seq. 3); submissions only, no appearance; adjourned (NYSCEF Doc. 49) |
| May 19, 2025 | Other | The Combs Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss the Complaint (Mot. Seq. 2); submissions only, no appearance; adjourned (NYSCEF Doc. 35) |
| May 20, 2025 | Other | Motion to Reargue (Mot. Seq. 3); submissions only, no appearance; fully submitted (NYSCEF Doc. 49) |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Hearing | The Combs Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss the Complaint (Mot. Seq. 2); oral argument, in person, 02:15 PM; adjourned |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Other | The Combs Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss the Complaint (Mot. Seq. 2); submissions only, no appearance; decided |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Filing Deadline | Joint discovery stipulation due |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Status Conference | Conference-Preliminary; conference, 10:00 AM; adjourned (NYSCEF Doc. 69) |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Other | Return date for Sher Tremonte's Motion to Withdraw (no appearance) |
| Jan 20, 2027 | Status Conference | Preliminary conference; adjourned from 9/16/2026 |
Docket
| Date | No. | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2024 | 1 | SUMMONS + COMPLAINT *Corrected*. Giuffra, T. | View PDF |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 2 | ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ( PROPOSED ) (Motion #001) *Corrected* — Partially Signed OTSC as to Pseudonym. Giuffra, T. | View PDF |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 3 | AFFIRMATION *Corrected* — Attorney Affirmation as to Pseudonym. Giuffra, T. | View PDF |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 4 | AFFIRMATION *Corrected* — Plaintiff Affirmation as to Pseudonym. Giuffra, T. | View PDF |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 5 | RJI -RE: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE *Corrected*. Giuffra, T. | View PDF |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 6 | ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (Motion #001). Court User | View PDF |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 7 | ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (AMENDED) (Motion #001). Court User | View PDF |
| Dec 26, 2024 | 8 | AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE — Sony Music Holdings Inc. Giuffra, T. - filed by PM LEGAL | View PDF |
| Dec 26, 2024 | 9 | AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE — Daddy's House Recordings, Inc. Giuffra, T. - filed by PM LEGAL | View PDF |
| Dec 26, 2024 | 10 | AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE — Bad Boy Productions Holdings, Inc. Giuffra, T. - filed by PM LEGAL | View PDF |
| Dec 26, 2024 | 11 | AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE — Bad Boy entertainment LLC. Giuffra, T. - filed by PM LEGAL | View PDF |
| Dec 26, 2024 | 12 | AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE — Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, INC. Giuffra, T. - filed by PM LEGAL | View PDF |
| Dec 26, 2024 | 13 | STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILING. Giuffra, T. - filed by PM LEGAL | View PDF |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 14 | STIPULATION - ADJOURNMENT OF HEARING. Cuccaro, M. | View PDF |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 15 | STIPULATION - TIME TO ANSWER. Cuccaro, M. | View PDF |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 16 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI). Zakarin, D. | View PDF |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 17 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI). Saady, N. | View PDF |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 18 | STIPULATION - PARTIAL DISCONTINUANCE (POST RJI). Zakarin, D. | View PDF |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 19 | AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE (Motion #001) — BAD BOY ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.. Giuffra, T. - filed by Lexitas Legal | View PDF |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 20 | AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE (Motion #001) — BAD BOY ENTERTAINMENT LLC. Giuffra, T. - filed by Lexitas Legal | View PDF |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 21 | AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE (Motion #001) — BAD BOY PRODUCTIONS HOLDINGS, INC.. Giuffra, T. - filed by Lexitas Legal | View PDF |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 22 | AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE (Motion #001) — DADDY'S HOUSE RECORDINGS, INC.. Giuffra, T. - filed by Lexitas Legal | View PDF |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 23 | AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE (Motion #001) — SONY MUSIC HOLDINGS INC.. Giuffra, T. - filed by Lexitas Legal | View PDF |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 24 | STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILING (Motion #001). Giuffra, T. - filed by Lexitas Legal | View PDF |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 25 | MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN OPPOSITION (Motion #001). Cuccaro, M. | View PDF |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 26 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI). Friedman, R. | View PDF |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 27 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI). Wolff, E. | View PDF |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 28 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI). Tremonte, M. | View PDF |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 29 | NOTICE OF MOTION (Motion #002). Cuccaro, M. | View PDF |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 30 | MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT (Motion #002) — Memorandum of Law in Support of the Combs Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss the Complaint. Cuccaro, M. | View PDF |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 31 | DECISION + ORDER ON MOTION (Motion #001). Court User | View PDF |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 32 | NOTICE OF ENTRY (Motion #001). Cuccaro, M. | View PDF |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 33 | EXHIBIT(S) - 1 (Motion #001) — Decision and Order. Cuccaro, M. | View PDF |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 34 | NOTICE OF APPEAL (Motion #001) — Notice of Appeal, Informational Statement, Notice of Entry/Decision & Affirmation of Service. Hellman, J. | View PDF |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 35 | STIPULATION - ADJOURNMENT OF MOTION -IN SUBMISSIONS PART -RM 130 (Motion #002). Cuccaro, M. | View PDF |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 36 | NOTICE OF MOTION (Motion #003) — Notice of Motion to Reargue. Hellman, J. | View PDF |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 37 | AFFIRMATION OF GOOD FAITH (Motion #003). Hellman, J. | View PDF |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 38 | AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN SUPPORT OF MOTION (Motion #003). Hellman, J. | View PDF |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 39 | EXHIBIT(S) - A (Motion #003) — Summons and Complaint. Hellman, J. | View PDF |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 40 | EXHIBIT(S) - B (Motion #003) — Proposed Order to Show Cause. Hellman, J. | View PDF |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 41 | EXHIBIT(S) - C (Motion #003) — Attorney Affirmation. Hellman, J. | View PDF |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 42 | EXHIBIT(S) - D (Motion #003) — Plaintiff's Affirmation. Hellman, J. | View PDF |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 43 | EXHIBIT(S) - E (Motion #003) — Signed Order to Show Cause. Hellman, J. | View PDF |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 44 | EXHIBIT(S) - F (Motion #003) — Amended Order to Show Cause. Hellman, J. | View PDF |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 45 | EXHIBIT(S) - G (Motion #003) — Stipulation. Hellman, J. | View PDF |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 46 | EXHIBIT(S) - H (Motion #003) — Memorandum of Law in Opposition. Hellman, J. | View PDF |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 47 | EXHIBIT(S) - I (Motion #003) — Notice of Entry. Hellman, J. | View PDF |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 48 | EXHIBIT(S) - J (Motion #003) — Notice of Appeal. Hellman, J. | View PDF |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 49 | STIPULATION - ADJOURNMENT OF MOTION -IN SUBMISSIONS PART -RM 130 (Motion #003). Cuccaro, M. | View PDF |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 50 | AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION (Motion #002). Hellman, J. | View PDF |
| May 8, 2025 | 51 | MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN OPPOSITION (Motion #003). Cuccaro, M. | View PDF |
| May 8, 2025 | 52 | AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION (Motion #003) — AFFIRMATION OF MARK CUCCARO IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION SEEKING REARGUMENT. Cuccaro, M. | View PDF |
| May 8, 2025 | 53 | EXHIBIT(S) - A (Motion #003) — Article entitled "Attorney for three men accusing Diddy of rape speak out". Cuccaro, M. | View PDF |
| May 8, 2025 | 54 | EXHIBIT(S) - B (Motion #003) — News alert entitled "Lawyer for 3 men accusing Sean Diddy Combs of rape speaks out". Cuccaro, M. | View PDF |
| May 8, 2025 | 55 | EXHIBIT(S) - C (Motion #003) — Article featured on Plaintiffs lawyers firm website. Cuccaro, M. | View PDF |
| May 16, 2025 | 56 | MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN REPLY (Motion #002). Cuccaro, M. | View PDF |
| May 19, 2025 | 57 | AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN REPLY (Motion #003). Hellman, J. | View PDF |
| May 19, 2025 | 58 | EXHIBIT(S) - 1 (Motion #003) — Decision of Hon. Leslie A. Stroth, J.S.C. in Doe v. Combs, Index No. 160055/2024. Hellman, J. | View PDF |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 59 | LETTER / CORRESPONDENCE TO JUDGE (Motion #002). Cuccaro, M. | View PDF |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 60 | EXHIBIT(S) - A (Motion #002) — S.S. v. Rockefeller Univ. Hosp., No. 159929/23, 2025 WL 1559583 (1st Dept June 3, 2025). Cuccaro, M. | View PDF |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 61 | ORDER - CASE SCHEDULING (Motion #002). Court User | View PDF |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 62 | DECISION + ORDER ON MOTION (Motion #003). Court User | View PDF |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 63 | DECISION + ORDER ON MOTION (Motion #003). Court User | View PDF |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 64 | NOTICE OF ENTRY (Motion #003). Cuccaro, M. | View PDF |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 65 | EXHIBIT(S) - 1 (Motion #003) — Decision and Order (NYSCEF No. 62). Cuccaro, M. | View PDF |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 66 | EXHIBIT(S) - 2 (Motion #003) — Decision and Order (NYSCEF No. 63). Cuccaro, M. | View PDF |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 67 | COURT NOTICE. Court User | View PDF |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 68 | REMITTITUR | View PDF |
| Aug 5, 2026 | 69 | DECISION + ORDER ON MOTION | View PDF |
| Sep 8, 2026 | 70 | STIPULATION - AMENDING PLEADING(S) — Per Court Order. Hellman, J. | View PDF |
| Sep 8, 2026 | 71 | COMPLAINT (AMENDED). Hellman, J. | View PDF |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 72 | STIPULATION - DISCOVERY. Hellman, J. | View PDF |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 73 | STIPULATION - SO ORDERED. Court User | View PDF |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 74 | ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ( PROPOSED ) (Motion #004) — Withdrawal of Counsel. Tremonte, M. | View PDF |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 75 | AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSED OSC/EXPARTE APP (Motion #004). Tremonte, M. | View PDF |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 76 | ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (Motion #004). Court User | View PDF |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 77 | LETTER / CORRESPONDENCE TO JUDGE (Motion #004) — Request for Extension of Time to Serve at Fort Dix. Friedman, R. | View PDF |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 78 | STIPULATION - TIME TO ANSWER. Cuccaro, M. | View PDF |
Attorneys
Thomas P. Giuffra
Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP
for John Doe (Louis Reed)
Jeremy A. Hellman
Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP
for John Doe (Louis Reed)
Ethan J. Cohen
Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP
for John Doe (Louis Reed)
Erica A. Wolff
Sher Tremonte
for Sean Combs
Michael Tremonte
Sher Tremonte
for Sean Combs
Mark Cuccaro
Sher Tremonte
for Sean Combs
Raphael Asher Friedman
Sher Tremonte
for Sean Combs