In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between Janel Grant and Vince McMahon, WWE, and John Laurinaitis, United States District Judge Sarah F. Russell has denied Grants motion for a status conference.
This ruling, issued on January 16, 2025, clears the path for Grants legal team to file her amended complaint by the end of the month, January 31, 2025. The judges decision lifted the prior stay on the lawsuit and allowed Grant to present any arguments she wishes as part of her amended complaint.
Additionally, the judge rejected WWE and McMahons attempt to move the case to arbitration, a motion they had filed earlier. The courts decision on the arbitration issue remains pending, with the possibility of reconsideration if Grant fails to file her amended complaint by the new deadline.
This ruling is a critical step in determining the next phase of Grants lawsuit, as McMahon and WWE had previously argued that the SEC charges against McMahon were irrelevant to the civil case, and that the case should proceed according to the existing schedule without delays.
Now that the status conference has been denied, all eyes are on whether Grants legal team will meet the January 31 deadline and how the case will unfold in the months to come.
What do you think about the judges ruling on Janel Grants case? Should the lawsuit proceed without further delays, or do you think Grant should be given more time? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
