Edmond Laurent v. Sean Combs
Plaintiff Edmond Laurent, a model, actor, and exotic dancer, alleges that Defendants Sean Combs and Jane Doe 1 engaged in a series of coercive and abusive acts in Los Angeles hotels, including the Mondrian, Intercontinental, Beverly Wilshire, and SLS Hotels. Initially hired for private dance performances, Plaintiff was misled into sexual encounters. During these encounters, Defendants allegedly pressured him to consume alcohol and drugs (Rohypnol, GHB, ketamine, MDMA), which he repeatedly declined, and applied excessive baby oil, possibly laced with GHB. In one instance, Jane Doe 1 broke Plaintiff’s condom during intercourse, exposing him to Condyloma, an STI, after falsely claiming to be disease-free with fabricated blood test results. In a final incident, Plaintiff was given orange juice spiked with Rohypnol and ketamine, leading to unconsciousness, during which Combs allegedly anally penetrated him. Plaintiff awoke in pain, disoriented, and later developed anal warts, severe gastric issues requiring surgery, significant weight loss, dental erosion, and psychological trauma, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Defendants allegedly used their influence to manipulate and intimidate Plaintiff, and hotels (DOES 2-10) failed to prevent or report the trafficking and assaults, profiting from the activity.
Compensatory, special, and general damages according to proof; punitive and exemplary damages; injunctive relief; costs of suit, pre-judgment, and post-judgment interest; and other relief deemed necessary or appropriate by the court.
Removed to U.S. District Court, Central District of California case # 2:25-cv-09495
| Date | No. | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | 1 | Summons on Complaint. Filed by Edmond Laurent (Plaintiff) | No document |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 2 | Notice of Case Assignment - Unlimited Civil Case. Filed by Clerk | No document |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 3 | Complaint. Filed by Edmond Laurent (Plaintiff) | No document |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 4 | Civil Case Cover Sheet. Filed by Edmond Laurent (Plaintiff) | No document |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 5 | Alternative Dispute Resolution Packet. Filed by Clerk | No document |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 6 | Notice of Case Management Conference. Filed by Clerk | No document |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 7 | Proof of Personal Service. Filed by Edmond Laurent (Plaintiff) | No document |
| Oct 6, 2025 | 8 | Notice to Clerk of Superior Court of Removal of Action to Federal Court Based on Diversity Jurisdiction. Filed by Sean Combs (Defendant) | No document |
| Oct 6, 2025 | 9 | Notice to Adverse Party of Removal to Federal Court by Defendant Sean Combs. Filed by Sean Combs (Defendant) | No document |
| Oct 9, 2025 | 10 | Minute Order (Court Order). Filed by Clerk | No document |
| Oct 9, 2025 | 11 | Certificate of Mailing for (Court Order) of 10/09/2025. Filed by Clerk | No document |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 12 | Notice: Notice of Status of Removal. Filed by Edmond Laurent (Plaintiff) | No document |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 13 | Minute Order (Court Order). Filed by Clerk | No document |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 14 | Clerks Certificate of Service By Electronic Service. Filed by Clerk | No document |
| May 6, 2026 | 15 | Minute Order (Case Management Conference; Status Conference re Removal to...). Filed by Clerk | No document |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 16 | Notice of Remand from Federal Court. Filed by Clerk | No document |