A new update in the Janel Grant case.
In January 2024, former WWE employee Janel Grant filed a lengthy lawsuit against Vince McMahon, WWE, and former WWE executive John Laurinaitis citing allegations of sex trafficking, sexual assault, and several other abuses. Initially, Laurinitis denied the claims against him, maintaining that he too was as a victim in the case. Months later, Laurinitis corroborated McMahon’s counter statements against Grant. A new development in the civil case, however, now sees Laurinitis flipping the script once again.
According to a statement obtained by POST Wrestling, Janel Grant, the plaintiff in the case, has dropped John Laurinaitis as a defendant after the two sides reached an agreement. Laurinaitis’ voluntary dismissal was done “with prejudice,” which means Grant cannot refile claims against the former WWE executive.
“John Laurinaitis has agreed to cooperate and provide evidence in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE,” read the statement from Grant’s representatives. “His agreement to a confidential settlement is a pivotal next step toward holding McMahon and WWE accountable and bringing justice to Ms. Grant after years of sexual abuse and trafficking. Mr. Laurinaitis looks forward to moving on with his life. We cannot provide any additional details at this time.”
Edward M. Brennan, Laurinaitis’s attorney, confirmed his support for the statement with POST Wrestling.
Grant’s amended lawsuit, which expanded the details in her complaint, was approved by Judge Sarah F. Russell earlier this month. By June 13, the defendants are expected to file motions to move the case out of public court and into private arbitration.
