Los Angeles Judge Orders Lindsey Hill to Pay Trevor Bauer Over $300,000 for Settlement Breach
In a significant ruling, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge has ordered Lindsey Hill, the woman who accused former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer of sexual assault, to pay over $300,000 for breaching the terms of their settlement agreement. The decision was made on Monday, marking a pivotal moment in a case that has garnered substantial media attention.
Lindsey Hill initially accused Bauer of sexual assault in 2021, prompting an investigation by Major League Baseball (MLB) that resulted in Bauer receiving a lengthy suspension. The legal battles intensified, leading to lawsuits filed by both parties—Bauer sought damages for defamation, while Hill pursued claims of assault and sexual battery. Ultimately, they settled their disputes in 2023, agreeing that neither party would pay the other.
However, that agreement took a turn when Judge Daniel Crowley ruled that Hill must pay Bauer $309,832.02. This amount includes $220,000 in damages, along with attorney fees totaling $68,939.55, interest of $16,634.52, and additional costs of $4,257.95. Hill’s breach of the settlement stemmed from her discussions about Bauer on various podcasts and public appearances, which violated the terms of their agreement.
Bauer’s lawsuit, filed in October, cited 21 instances where Hill allegedly discussed him in violation of the settlement, which specifically prohibited her from claiming that Bauer or his representatives "paid her any money as consideration for the settlement." Hill did not contest Bauer’s lawsuit, leading to a default judgment in his favor.
In response to the ruling, Hill took to social media to express her defiance, stating, "HE WILL NEVER SEE A CENT FROM ME AND HE KNOWS THIS." She claimed that she had already been awarded $300,000 for the alleged assault and refused to comply with the court’s decision.
Bauer’s agent, Rachel Luba, responded to Hill’s remarks, emphasizing that Hill does not have the option to disregard the court’s decision. She clarified that Bauer has the legal right to garnish Hill’s wages and seize assets if necessary. Luba also pointed out that Hill’s insurance payout was a strategic move to avoid a losing battle in court.
The back-and-forth continued on social media, with Hill asserting that she has taken measures to protect her assets from potential garnishment. She expressed confidence in her ability to evade any financial obligations to Bauer.
As for Bauer, he is currently pitching in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball League after being sidelined from MLB for four years due to the sexual assault allegations. Although his suspension was later reduced from 324 to 194 games following an appeal, no MLB team has yet signed him. Bauer has openly criticized MLB, suggesting that the league’s influence is the reason he remains unsigned, rather than a lack of talent.
In a recent post, Bauer questioned MLB’s decisions regarding player eligibility, particularly in light of Pete Rose’s reinstatement. "Since Pete is welcome back now, does that go for everyone who has been blackballed?" he asked on social media, highlighting the ongoing complexities surrounding his own situation.
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