Case #2:25-cv-03650 · United States District Court, Central District of California

Grace O'Marcaigh v. Christian Combs et al

Filed April 24, 2025 Judge Judge Dolly M. Gee
Open Christian Combs Sean Combs John and Jane Does 1-10 ABC Corporations 1-10
Contains Sexual Assault · Drugging · Emotional Abuse · Physical Violence
Parties
Grace O'Marcaigh Plaintiff
Christian Combs
Sean Combs
John and Jane Does 1-10
ABC Corporations 1-10
Factual Allegations
Disclaimer: allegations as pled by the plaintiff, summarized by Grok.

In July 2022, Grace O'Marcaigh worked as a temporary Second Stewardess on the superyacht Victorious, owned by Fraser and operated by Equiom FW049 IC, in St. Martin. In September 2022, she helped sell charters at the Monaco Boat Show, including to Sean Combs and his family for a December 2022 holiday charter. During the charter, the environment turned chaotic with excessive partying, suspected drug use, and sex workers. On December 28, 2022, Christian Combs, heavily intoxicated, boarded the yacht around 5:00 a.m. to record in the yacht’s studio. He pressured O'Marcaigh to drink DeLeon tequila, suspected to be laced with drugs, and became aggressive, forcibly grabbing her, groping her legs, breasts, anus, and vagina, kissing her neck, face, and hands, and attempting to force oral copulation. Audio recordings by producer Rodney Jones captured parts of the assault. O'Marcaigh escaped when another crew member interrupted. She reported the assault to Captain Petar Milkov, who dismissed her claims and forced her to continue serving Christian Combs. Sean Combs allegedly paid off the captain to silence him. O'Marcaigh was terminated on May 10, 2023, and suffered severe trauma, including depression, anxiety, an eating disorder, epileptic seizures, and the loss of her partner and career opportunities in yachting.

Prayer for Relief

General, special, and consequential damages in an amount to be proven at trial, but not less than the court's minimum jurisdictional amount; punitive damages for oppression, fraud, and malice; compensation for economic injury, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life; and other relief deemed just.

Causes of Action
FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION Assault California Civil Code § 1708.5 (Against Defendant Christian Combs)
SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION Battery California Civil Code § 1708.5 (Against Defendant Christian Combs)
THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION Sexual Assault California Civil Code § 1708.5 (Against Defendant Christian Combs)
FOURTH CAUSE OF ACTION Premises Liability California Law (Against Defendant Sean Combs)
FIFTH CAUSE OF ACTION Aiding and Abetting California Law (Against Defendant Sean Combs)
SIXTH CAUSE OF ACTION Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress California Law (Against Defendant Christian Combs)
SEVENTH CAUSE OF ACTION Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress California Law (Against Defendant Christian Combs)
Court Dates
DateTypeDescription
Apr 6, 2026 Order/Ruling Defendant Christian Combs' motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim was DENIED. Sean Combs' motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction was GRANTED with leave for Plaintiff to amend.
Jun 9, 2026 Filing Deadline Sean and Christian Combs stipulated extension of time to respond to the first amended complaint
Jun 29, 2026 Filing Deadline Stipulated extension of time to respond to the first amended complaint
Docket
Date No. Description
Apr 24, 2025 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angeles Superior Court, case number 24STCV08571 Receipt No: ACACDC-39577909 - Fee: $405, filed by Defendants Sean Combs, Christian Combs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Summons, # 2 Exhibit B - Complaint, # 3 Exhibit C - Civil Case Information Sheet and Addendum, # 4 Exhibit D - ADR Information Package, # 5 Exhibit E - Notice of Case Assignment, # 6 Exhibit F - December 10, 2024 Minute Order, # 7 Exhibit G - Register of Actions, # 8 Exhibit H - Notice and Acknowledgement of Receipt for Defendants) (Attorney Megan A. Maitia added to party Christian Combs(pty:dft), Attorney Megan A. Maitia added to party Sean Combs(pty:dft))(Maitia, Megan) (Entered: 04/24/2025) View PDF Exhibit A - Summons
Apr 25, 2025 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendants Christian Combs, Sean Combs. (Maitia, Megan) (Entered: 04/25/2025) No document Attachment 25-CV-03650-DMG-MAA_DOCUMENT_39
Apr 25, 2025 3 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Christian Combs, Sean Combs, (Maitia, Megan) (Entered: 04/25/2025) No document
Apr 25, 2025 4 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Defendants Christian Combs, Sean Combs, re Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, 1 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND COMPLIANCE WITH 28 U.S.C. § 1446(d) served on April 24, 2025. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1)(Maitia, Megan) (Entered: 04/25/2025) No document
Apr 29, 2025 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Dolly M. Gee and Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero. (et) (Entered: 04/29/2025) No document
Apr 29, 2025 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et) (Entered: 04/29/2025) No document
Apr 29, 2025 7 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (et) (Entered: 04/29/2025) View PDF
Apr 29, 2025 8 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Tyrone A. Blackburn on behalf of Plaintiff. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (et) (Entered: 04/29/2025) View PDF
Apr 29, 2025 9 INITIAL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Dolly M. Gee. (dd) (Entered: 04/29/2025) No document
Apr 30, 2025 10 SCHEDULING MEETING OF COUNSEL [Fed. R. Civ. P. 16, 26(f)] by Judge Dolly M. Gee. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 6/13/2025. Scheduling Conference set for 6/27/2025 at 09:30 AM before Judge Dolly M. Gee. (dd) (Entered: 04/30/2025) No document
May 1, 2025 11 First STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Sean Combs answer now due 5/30/2025; Christian Combs answer now due 5/30/2025, filed by Defendants Sean Combs; Christian Combs.(Huntley, Hayley) (Entered: 05/01/2025) No document
May 8, 2025 12 Notice DEFENDANTS' DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL filed by Defendants Christian Combs, Sean Combs. (Maitia, Megan) (Entered: 05/08/2025) No document
May 23, 2025 13 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court filed by Plaintiff Grace O'Marcaigh. Motion set for hearing on 6/20/2025 at 09:30 AM before Judge Dolly M. Gee. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Diggs, Rodney) (Entered: 05/23/2025) View PDF
May 29, 2025 14 STIPULATION for Order MODIFY BRIEFING SCHEDULE AND HEARING ON PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO REMAND; AND TO MODIFY DEFENDANTS RESPONSE DEADLINE filed by Defendants Christian Combs, Sean Combs. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Maitia, Megan) (Entered: 05/29/2025) View PDF Proposed Order
May 30, 2025 15 ORDER APPROVING JOINT STIPULATION TO MODIFY BRIEFING SCHEDULE, HEARING DATE, AND DEFENDANTS' RESPONSE DEADLINE by Judge Dolly M. Gee: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties' Stipulation 14 is APPROVED. The new briefing schedule and deadlines are as follows: Defendants' Opposition to Motion to Remand due 6/20/2025; Plaintiff's Reply in support of Motion to Remand due 6/27/2025;Hearing on Plaintiff's Motion to Remand 13 on 7/11/2025 at 09:30 AM before Judge Dolly M. Gee. Defendants' Responsive Pleadings Due 21 days after ruling on Motion to Remand, if necessary. Scheduling Conference reset for 8/20/2025 at 09:30 AM before Judge Dolly M. Gee. (gk) (Entered: 06/03/2025) No document
Jun 20, 2025 16 STIPULATION for Order TO PROCEED IN FEDERAL COURT (USDC CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA); MODIFY SCHEDULE filed by Defendants Christian Combs, Sean Combs. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Maitia, Megan) (Entered: 06/20/2025) No document
Jun 24, 2025 17 ORDER RE JOINT STIPULATION TO PROCEED IN FEDERAL COURT AND TO MODIFY SCHEDULE by Judge Dolly M. Gee: The Court hereby APPROVES the Stipulation 16 and ORDERS as follows: Plaintiff withdraws her Motion to Remand 13, the 7/11/2025 hearing on the Motion to Remand is VACATED, and the action shall therefore remain in this Court. Defendants shall file a response (by answer or motion), reserving all defenses, except improper service of process and improper venue, to Plaintiff's Complaint by no later than 7/25/2025. (gk) (Entered: 06/27/2025) View PDF
Jul 25, 2025 18 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendants Christian Combs, Sean Combs. Motion set for hearing on 8/29/2025 at 09:30 AM before Judge Dolly M. Gee. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Proposed Order) (Maitia, Megan) (Entered: 07/25/2025) View PDF Memorandum Declaration Proposed Order
Aug 6, 2025 19 STIPULATION to Continue SCHEDULING CONFERENCE from August 20, 2025 to September 26, 2025, or such other date that is convenient to the Court, filed by Defendants Christian Combs, Sean Combs. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Maitia, Megan) (Entered: 08/06/2025) View PDF
Aug 8, 2025 20 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 18 filed by Plaintiff Grace O'Marcaigh. (Attachments: # 1 Request for Judicial Notice)(Diggs, Rodney) (Entered: 08/08/2025) View PDF
Aug 8, 2025 21 EVIDENTIARY OBJECTIONS TO DECLARATION OF SEAN COMBS AND EXHIBIT B IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS OPPOSITION re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 18 filed by Plaintiff Grace O'Marcaigh. (Diggs, Rodney) (Entered: 08/08/2025) View PDF
Aug 7, 2025 22 ORDER RE JOINT STIPULATION TO CONTINUE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Dolly M. Gee: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties' Joint Stipulation 19 is APPROVED. The Scheduling Conference is continued to 9/26/2025 at 09:30 AM before Judge Dolly M. Gee. The parties' Joint Rule 26(f) Report shall be filed by 9/19/2025. (gk) (Entered: 08/10/2025) View PDF
Aug 14, 2025 23 STIPULATION to Continue Motion to Dismiss Hearing and Scheduling Conference from August 29 (MTD Hr'g) and Sept. 26 (Scheduling Conference) to Sept. 12 and October 10, respectively filed by Defendants Christian Combs, Sean Combs. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Maitia, Megan) (Entered: 08/14/2025) No document
Aug 19, 2025 24 ORDER RE JOINT STIPULATION TO CONTINUE HEARING ON DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS AND SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Dolly M. Gee: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties' Joint Stipulation to continue the hearing on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and Scheduling Conference 23 is APPROVED in part. The Court modifies its schedule as follows: Hearing on Motion to Dismiss 18 is continued to 9/12/2025 at 09:30 AM before Judge Dolly M. Gee. The 9/26/2025 Scheduling Conference is VACATED and will be Rescheduled, if necessary, after the pleadings are at issue and Defendants have filed an Answer. (gk) (Entered: 08/20/2025) View PDF
Aug 28, 2025 25 REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY Michael Schonbuch in place of attorney Megan A. Maitia filed by Defendant Christian Combs. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Attorney Michael N Schonbuch added to party Christian Combs(pty:dft)) (Schonbuch, Michael) (Entered: 08/28/2025) No document
Aug 28, 2025 26 REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY Michael Schonbuch in place of attorney Megan A. Maitia filed by Defendant Sean Combs. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Attorney Michael N Schonbuch added to party Sean Combs(pty:dft)) (Schonbuch, Michael) (Entered: 08/28/2025) View PDF
Aug 29, 2025 27 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Lilah Nadine Cook on behalf of Defendant Sean Combs (Attorney Lilah Nadine Cook added to party Sean Combs(pty:dft))(Cook, Lilah) (Entered: 08/29/2025) No document
Aug 29, 2025 28 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Lilah Nadine Cook on behalf of Defendants Christian Combs, Sean Combs (Attorney Lilah Nadine Cook added to party Christian Combs(pty:dft))(Cook, Lilah) (Entered: 08/29/2025) No document
Aug 29, 2025 29 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Jonathan Kent Ramler on behalf of Defendants Christian Combs, Sean Combs (Attorney Jonathan Kent Ramler added to party Christian Combs(pty:dft), Attorney Jonathan Kent Ramler added to party Sean Combs(pty:dft))(Ramler, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/29/2025) No document
Aug 29, 2025 30 REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 18 filed by Defendants Christian Combs, Sean Combs. (Schonbuch, Michael) (Entered: 08/29/2025) View PDF
Aug 29, 2025 31 RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS EVIDENTIARY OBJECTIONS TO THE DECLARATION OF SEAN COMBS IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS THE COMPLAINT in support of re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 18 filed by Defendants Christian Combs, Sean Combs. (Schonbuch, Michael) (Entered: 08/29/2025) No document
Aug 29, 2025 32 RESPONSE IN SUPPORT of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 18 RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE filed by Defendants Christian Combs, Sean Combs. (Schonbuch, Michael) (Entered: 08/29/2025) View PDF
Aug 28, 2025 33 ORDER by Judge Dolly M. Gee: Granting Request for Approval of Substitution of Attorneys Michael Schonbuch, Jonathan "Jack" K. Ramler, and Lilah N. Cook for Defendant Sean Combs in place of Attorneys Megan A. Maitia, Jennifer L. Williams, and Hayley E. Huntley 26 . (gk) (Entered: 09/01/2025) No document
Sep 8, 2025 34 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Chief Judge Dolly M. Gee. The Court finds that the Motion to Dismiss Case 18 set for hearing on September 12, 2025, is appropriate for decision without oral argument. Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b); C.D. L.R. 7-15. Accordingly, the motion is taken UNDER SUBMISSION and the hearing is vacated. No appearances are necessary on this date. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dd) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/08/2025) No document
Dec 11, 2025 35 ORDER by Judge Dolly M. Gee Granting Request for Approval of Substitution of Attorneys Michael Schonbuch, Jonathan "Jack" K. Ramler, and Lilah N. Cook for Defendant Christian Combs in place of Attorneys Megan A. Maitia, Jennifer L. Williams, and Hayley E. Huntley 25 . (gk) (Entered: 12/15/2025) No document
Mar 10, 2026 36 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Lilah Nadine Cook counsel for Defendants Christian Combs, Sean Combs. Jonathan Kent Ramler is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants Christian Combs and Sean Combs. (Cook, Lilah) (Entered: 03/10/2026) No document
Mar 31, 2026 37 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS - ORDER RE DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS FOR LACK OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION AND FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Judge Dolly M. Gee: The Court GRANTS in part and DENIES in part Defendants Sean Combs and Christian Combs' Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim ("MTD") 18 . The Court GRANTS Defendant Sean Combs' MTD for lack of personal jurisdiction, with leave to amend. The Court DENIES O'Marcaigh's request for jurisdictional discovery. The Court DENIES Defendants' MTD for failure to state a claim, without prejudice. O'Marcaigh shall file her First Amended Complaint or a notice of her intent not to amend by 4/21/2026. Defendant(s) shall file their response within 21 days after the filing of the amended complaint or notice of intent not to amend. Court Reporter: Not Reported. (gk) (Entered: 04/06/2026) View PDF
Apr 21, 2026 38 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants All Defendants amending Complaint - (Discovery),, filed by Plaintiff Grace O'Marcaigh (Attachments: # 1 Declaration RODNEY S. DIGGS IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT)(Diggs, Rodney) (Entered: 04/21/2026) View PDF
May 11, 2026 39 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Sean Combs answer now due 6/9/2026; Christian Combs answer now due 6/9/2026, filed by Defendants Sean Combs; Christian Combs. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order [PROPOSED] ORDER EXTENDING DEFENDANTS TIME TO RESPOND TO THE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT)(Schonbuch, Michael) (Entered: 05/11/2026) View PDF
May 15, 2026 40 ORDER RE STIPULATION TO EXTEND DEFENDANTS' TIME TO RESPOND TO FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT by Judge Dolly M. Gee: The Court APPROVES the Stipulation 39 . Defendants' deadline to file a response to the First Amended Complaint 38 is hereby extended, nunc pro tunc 6/9/2026. (gk) (Entered: 05/18/2026) No document
Jun 4, 2026 41 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to June 29, 2026 filed by Defendants Christian Combs, Sean Combs. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cook, Lilah) (Entered: 06/04/2026) View PDF
Jun 8, 2026 42 ORDER RE STIPULATION TO EXTEND DEFENDANTS' TIME TO RESPOND TO THE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT by Judge Dolly M. Gee: The Court APPROVES the Stipulation 41 . IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants' Deadline to Answer, Move, or Otherwise Respond to the First Amended Complaint 38 is EXTENDED to 6/29/2026. (gk) (Entered: 06/09/2026) No document
Jun 29, 2026 43 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendants Christian Combs, Sean Combs. Motion set for hearing on 9/4/2026 at 09:30 AM before Judge Dolly M. Gee. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS THE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT, # 2 Declaration DECLARATION OF LILAH N. COOK IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT, # 3 Proposed Order [PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO DISMISS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT [DKT. NO. 43]) (Schonbuch, Michael) (Entered: 06/29/2026) View PDF Memorandum MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS THE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Declaration DECLARATION OF LILAH N. COOK IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Proposed Order [PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO DISMISS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT [DKT. NO. 43]
Apr 24, 2025 1.1 CONFORMED E-FILED COPY OF COMPLAINT against Defendants ABC Corporations 1-10, Christian Combs, Sean Combs, Jane Does 1-10. Jury Demanded., filed by Plaintiff Grace O'Marcaigh. (FILED IN STATE COURT ON 4/4/2025 SUBMITTED ATTACHED TO EXHIBIT B TO NOTICE OF REMOVAL 1 . (et) No document
Apr 24, 2025 1.2 NON-CONFORMED COPY OF NOTICE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Grace O'Marcaigh, upon Defendant Christian Combs acknowledgment sent by Plaintiff on 4/1/2025, answer due 4/22/2025. Acknowledgment of Service signed by Megan A. Maitia, Defendant Christian Combs. (SUBMITTED ATTACHED TO EXHIBIT H TO NOTICE OF REMOVAL 1 . ) (et) No document
Apr 24, 2025 1.3 NON-CONFORMED COPY OF NOTICE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Grace O'Marcaigh, upon Defendant Sean Combs acknowledgment sent by Plaintiff on 4/1/2025, answer due 4/22/2025. Acknowledgment of Service signed by Megan A. Maitia, Defendant Sean Combs. (SUBMITTED ATTACHED TO EXHIBIT H TO NOTICE OF REMOVAL 1 . (et) No document
Attorneys
Rodney S. Diggs
Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs
Plaintiff
Tyrine S. Aman
Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs
Plaintiff
Michael Schonbuch
Schonbuch Hallissy LLP
Civil Defense
Jonathan Kent Ramler
Schonbuch Hallissy LLP
Civil Defense
Lilah Nadine Cook
Schonbuch Hallissy LLP
Civil Defense
Megan A. Maitia
Summa LLP
Civil Defense
Hayley E. Huntley
Summa LLP
Civil Defense
Jennifer Leigh Williams
Summa LLP
Civil Defense