John Doe v. Sean Combs et al

In late 2014, John Doe, a college student and Los Angeles native interning for Bad Boy Records, was invited to assist with the production of a music video for an artist signed to the label. He drove to the shoot at a house in the Val Verde area near Los Angeles, where Sean Combs was present. After the shoot, an after-party was held at the same location, hosted by Combs. The party had an open bar with alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, and other narcotics provided. Doe consumed two to three alcoholic drinks from the staff, after which he felt unusually 'off,' despite being experienced with alcohol. He became increasingly intoxicated, nearing blackout, and believes the drinks were spiked with drugs. In a haze, Doe was led to a room where sexual acts were occurring, unable to resist due to the effects of the substance(s). He was placed on a bed or couch and was anally penetrated by an unknown individual, alleged as Individual Doe 1. Due to the drugs and trauma, Doe blacked out. He regained consciousness around 4:00 or 5:00 a.m., noticed significant rectal bleeding in the restroom, and left the party. The next day, he tested negative for sexually transmitted diseases, but a few months later, he tested positive for HIV, which he attributes to the assault. He has been treated for HIV ever since and suffers ongoing physical and psychological harm.

Past, present, and future general and special damages, including lost earnings and economic damages; statutory damages; costs of suit; interest as allowed by law; punitive or exemplary damages; attorney’s fees pursuant to Civil Code sections 51.9(b), 52, 52.4; and other relief deemed just by the court.