Case #25STCV28855 · California Superior Court, Los Angeles County

C. R. v. Sean Combs et al

Filed October 02, 2025
Status
Open
Next court date
Jan 8, 2027Hearing on Demurrer - with Motion to StrikeCase management
Last filing
Aug 21, 2026No. 23 · Notice of Posting of Jury Fees
Judge
Judge Daniel M. Crowley
Contains Sexual Assault · Rape · Drugging · Kidnapping · Physical Restraint
Parties
Plaintiff
C.R. Alleges a sexual assault by Combs.
Defendants
Sean Combs Individual, a prominent rapper, record producer, and record executive who sexually assaulted C.R. at a hotel following a concert after-party.
Daddy's House Recordings, Inc. New York corporation, part of the Combs Businesses, alleged to have enabled the assault through negligent supervision.
CE OPCO, LLC d/b/a Combs Global f/k/a Combs Enterprises LLC Delaware LLC, part of the Combs Businesses, alleged to have enabled the assault through negligent supervision.
Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc. New York corporation, part of the Combs Businesses, alleged to have enabled the assault through negligent supervision.
Bad Boy Productions Holdings, Inc. New York corporation, part of the Combs Businesses, alleged to have enabled the assault through negligent supervision.
Bad Boy Books Holdings, Inc. New York corporation, part of the Combs Businesses, alleged to have enabled the assault through negligent supervision.
Bad Boy Entertainment LLC New York LLC, part of the Combs Businesses, alleged to have enabled the assault through negligent supervision.
Bad Boy Productions, LLC New York LLC, part of the Combs Businesses, alleged to have enabled the assault through negligent supervision.
Organizational Does 1-10 Unknown entities that allegedly enabled or conspired with Combs in the conduct.
Individual Does 1-10 Unknown individuals, including those who restrained and transported C.R., who allegedly enabled or conspired with Combs.
Factual Allegations
Disclaimer: allegations as pled by the plaintiff, summarized with the help of AI.

In February 2018, C.R., a female from Houston, Texas, traveled to Los Angeles and attended a concert where Sean Combs performed, believed to be at The Academy on Hollywood Boulevard. After the concert, C.R. and others were invited backstage and informed of an after-party. While backstage, someone handed C.R. a drink that quickly and strongly affected her, causing her to lose motor control and full awareness of her surroundings. Still at the venue, C.R. was 'bagged and gagged'—her hands were restrained, and something was placed over her mouth to prevent speaking. An unidentified person led her to a vehicle, and, while restrained, she was taken to a hotel in the Hollywood area, though she could not recall the specific location due to her drugged state. In a hotel room with Combs, where she heard voices of other unidentified people, Combs manipulated her body to force her to touch various parts of his body and perform oral sex on him, then penetrated her vaginally and anally. C.R. remained under the influence of drugs, going in and out of consciousness. After an unknown amount of time, she began to recover and found herself in a different hotel room and possibly a different hotel. She recalls being placed into another car after the assault, but her memory is unclear due to the drugs. An unidentified person found her in a confused state and helped her return to her hotel. The assault caused severe emotional and psychological trauma.

Prayer for Relief

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.

Causes of Action
FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION Sexual Assault & Battery (Against Defendant Sean Combs)
SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION Gender Violence Cal. Civ. Code § 52.4 (Against Defendant Sean Combs)
THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION Negligent Supervision and Retention (Against Defendants Daddy's House Recordings, Inc., CE OPCO, LLC, Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Bad Boy Productions Holdings, Inc., Bad Boy Books Holdings, Inc., Bad Boy Entertainment LLC, Bad Boy Productions, LLC)
Court Dates
DateTypeDescription
Apr 7, 2026 Status Conference Case management
Apr 27, 2026 Status Conference Case management
Aug 14, 2026 Hearing Order to Show Cause Re: Why the Complaint Should not be Dismissed and/or Why Plaintiff?s Counsel Should not be Sanctioned $250.00 for Failing to File Proof of Service of Summons and Complaint
Aug 14, 2026 Status Conference Case management
Jan 8, 2027 Hearing Hearing on Demurrer - with Motion to Strike
Jan 8, 2027 Status Conference Case management
Docket
Date No. Description
Oct 2, 2025 1 Notice of Case Assignment - Unlimited Civil Case. Filed by Clerk No document
Oct 2, 2025 2 Complaint. Filed by C. R. (Plaintiff) No document
Oct 2, 2025 3 Alternative Dispute Resolution Packet. Filed by Clerk No document
Oct 3, 2025 4 Summons on Complaint. Filed by C. R. (Plaintiff) No document
Oct 3, 2025 5 Civil Case Cover Sheet. Filed by C. R. (Plaintiff) No document
Oct 6, 2025 6 Notice of Case Management Conference. Filed by Clerk No document
Oct 24, 2025 7 Notice of Posting of Jury Fees. Filed by C. R. (Plaintiff) No document
Apr 27, 2026 8 Minute Order (Case Management Conference). Filed by Clerk No document
Apr 27, 2026 9 Clerks Certificate of Service By Electronic Service. Filed by Clerk No document
Aug 13, 2026 10 Motion to Strike (not initial pleading). Filed by Sean Combs (Defendant); Daddy's House Recordings, Inc. (Defendant); CE OPCO, LLC (Defendant) et al. No document
Aug 13, 2026 11 Demurrer - with Motion to Strike (CCP 430.10). Filed by Sean Combs (Defendant); Daddy's House Recordings, Inc. (Defendant); CE OPCO, LLC (Defendant) et al. No document
Aug 13, 2026 12 Declaration OF LILAH N. COOK IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS? MOTION TO STRIKE PORTIONS OF PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT. Filed by Sean Combs (Defendant); Daddy's House Recordings, Inc. (Defendant); CE OPCO, LLC (Defendant) et al. No document
Aug 13, 2026 13 Declaration OF LILAH N. COOK IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS? DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT. Filed by Sean Combs (Defendant); Daddy's House Recordings, Inc. (Defendant); CE OPCO, LLC (Defendant) et al. No document
Aug 14, 2026 14 Proof of Personal Service. Filed by C. R. (Plaintiff) No document
Aug 14, 2026 15 Proof of Personal Service. Filed by C. R. (Plaintiff) No document
Aug 14, 2026 16 Proof of Personal Service. Filed by C. R. (Plaintiff) No document
Aug 14, 2026 17 Proof of Personal Service. Filed by C. R. (Plaintiff) No document
Aug 14, 2026 18 Proof of Personal Service. Filed by C. R. (Plaintiff) No document
Aug 14, 2026 19 Proof of Personal Service. Filed by C. R. (Plaintiff) No document
Aug 14, 2026 20 Proof of Personal Service. Filed by C. R. (Plaintiff) No document
Aug 14, 2026 21 Proof of Personal Service. Filed by C. R. (Plaintiff) No document
Aug 14, 2026 22 Minute Order (Case Management Conference; Order to Show Cause Re: Why the C...). Filed by Clerk No document
Aug 21, 2026 23 Notice of Posting of Jury Fees. Filed by Sean Combs (Defendant); Daddy's House Recordings, Inc. (Defendant); CE OPCO, LLC (Defendant) et al. No document
Attorneys
Anthony G. Buzbee
The Buzbee Law Firm
for C.R.
Plaintiff
David C. Fortney
The Buzbee Law Firm
for C.R.
Plaintiff
Thomas Colby Holler
The Buzbee Law Firm
for C.R.
Plaintiff
Meredith Drukker Stratigopoulos
The Buzbee Law Firm
for C.R.
Plaintiff
Michael Schonbuch
Schonbuch Hallissy LLP
for Sean Combs
Civil Defense