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Attorneys for WWE employee Janel Grant filed a motion on 3/28 before The United States District Court of Connecticut, pushing that the discovery phase of her lawsuit against VInce McMahon, John Laurinaitis and WWE begin, allowing each side to request documents and learn what the other is planning to present before the court.
McMahon and the other defendants have argued that the lawsuit should be in private arbitration, not a public courtroom, citing an arbitration clause in the nondisclosure agreement that Grant signed. They also arguing that allowing discovery to begin now could result in unnecessary expenses and effort if the judge ultimately agrees to send the case to arbitration. They also argued that Connecticut federal court rules allow for discovery to be delayed until the court determines whether the case will stay in court or move to arbitration.
The Court has yet to make a ruling on whether it agreed arbitration is the correct route.
On 3/28, Grant’s attorneys submitted a report outlining the scope of the discovery they intend to pursue and a proposed timeline for the case. They’re seeking access to a broad range of records, including internal communications from WWE and potentially from anyone affiliated with the company. Grant is also asking for records related to alleged payments McMahon made to multiple women, along with WWE’s policies regarding sexual harassment - and travel records for McMahon, Laurinaitis, and Brock Lesnar.
For details on Grant's Amended lawsuit, click here.
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