AceShowbiz - Kanye West is facing a civil lawsuit related to a physical altercation that took place in April 2024 at the iconic Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. The lawsuit was filed on Monday, April 13, by a man identified only as John Doe, who accuses Kanye West of battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

According to the complaint, the incident involved Kanye West punching John Doe in the face without any provocation, causing him to fall and hit his head on the concrete floor of the restaurant. The plaintiff alleges that Kanye West continued to punch him repeatedly while he was unconscious on the ground.

Kanye West later publicly justified his actions by accusing the man of sexually assaulting his wife, Bianca Censori, at the venue. However, the lawsuit strongly disputes this claim. The plaintiff’s legal team states that video evidence from the scene disproves any inappropriate conduct by John Doe toward Bianca Censori or anyone in Kanye West's party.

The lawsuit further alleges that Kanye West has damaged John Doe’s reputation by spreading false accusations of sexual assault. Notably, Kanye West reiterated these claims during an April 2024 episode of the podcast The Download, where he also made a remark that “He had to go to bed early,” referencing the man’s alleged behavior. The plaintiff seeks compensation for medical expenses, emotional suffering, and harm to his public image caused by the widely publicized allegations.

Local law enforcement was involved shortly after the incident, with the Los Angeles Police Department confirming that the matter was reported at the time. Despite the report, no criminal charges have been filed against either party.

Reps for Kanye West and Bianca Censori have not responded to requests for comment as of April 14, 2024. The Chateau Marmont also declined to comment on the ongoing legal dispute.

When the incident first surfaced, Kanye West's representatives issued a statement defending the rapper’s actions and describing the alleged assault on Bianca Censori in detail. They claimed, “The assailant didn’t merely collide with her. He put his hands under her dress, directly on her body, he grabbed her waist, he spun her around and then he blew her kisses. She was battered and sexually assaulted.”

This lawsuit adds to the series of legal and public controversies surrounding Kanye West in 2024. John Doe’s legal team is pursuing damages for the physical and reputational impact he claims to have suffered due to the altercation and subsequent accusations.

With no criminal charges filed, the civil case will likely become the primary arena for resolving the dispute between Kanye West and John Doe.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Billboard.