The first action, filed on Tuesday night, was followed by a second, filed on Wednesday, relating to a separate incident
HOUSTON – Two civil lawsuits have been filed against Deshaun Watson claimant inappropriate behavior during massages, on two separate occasions, by two separate plaintiffs.
The first lawsuit, which was filed Tuesday night and appeared on the Harris County portal Wednesday morning, alleges inappropriate conduct at the home of a therapist in Houston, In March 2020.
The incident on which the second lawsuit is based, filed on Wednesday, occurred on August 28, 2020.
The claims, which were filed by the lawyer of Houston, Tony Buzbee, Both allege that Watson “He committed civil assault” by touching a massage therapist and that “intentionally or knowingly causing contact with the plaintiff when Watson he knew, or should have reasonably known, that the plaintiff had considered such contact offensive. “
The second lawsuit alleges that, “the conduct of Watson it is part of a disturbing pattern of harassing vulnerable women. ” Buzbee said on Instagram that there are now four total cases against Watson, Although only two lawsuits have been filed at the moment.
Watson responded via Twitter to the first lawsuit Tuesday night, noting instead that it rejected “an agreement for the unfounded six-digit lawsuit,” and that it is about “clearing my name, and I long to do so.” “. At the time of his statement, Watson he said he had not seen the first lawsuit.
“I’ve never treated any woman with anything other than the utmost respect,” she said Watson in a statement.
– Deshaun Watson (@deshaunwatson) March 17, 2021
The second lawsuit alleges that Watson booked an appointment with a masseuse via Instagram and flew her to Houston des Atlanta. When she arrived at the hotel where the massage was scheduled, the action notes that Watson he was naked on a massage table and refused to cover himself with a towel despite several requests. He also noted that he touched the woman inappropriately.
The first lawsuit alleges that Watson booked a massage on March 30, 2020, with a therapist who regularly works at home. After leaving the small room, the alleged therapist returned to find Watson leaning on the massage table with just a small towel covering its parts.
The lawsuit notes that the masseuse “began to feel extremely uncomfortable,” and that “it became apparent that Watson I wanted the massage for only one reason: sex. ” Watson of exposing and subsequently touching the woman.
In this lawsuit, the masseuse alleges that when she asked Watson leaving, the quarterback made a statement that she considered a threat. The lawsuit also notes that Watson sent a message later to apologize.
the Jeans and the NFL they revealed on Wednesday to be on target.
“We are aware of an involving civil lawsuit Deshaun Watson through a social media post last night, “the statement from the Jeans. “This is the first time we have heard of the matter, and we look forward to hearing more soon. We take accusations of this nature involving anyone from the organization of the Houston jeans seriously. We will wait for more information before making further statements regarding the incident. “
the NFL has declined further comment at this time.