Derek Dixon filed first in June 2025, seeking $260M. The Oval actor alleges quid pro quo sexual harassment, hostile work environment, sexual assault and battery, and retaliation while working on Perry productions.
Mario Rodriguez filed in December 2025, seeking $77M. He claims Perry made unwanted sexual advances after casting him as Frat Guy #10 in Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016). Rodriguez says the alleged assaults occurred at Perry's private residence, not on set.
Perry's attorney Alex Spiro called both suits money grabs, noting the shared legal representation and pattern of timing. Perry's response says Rodriguez repeatedly asked him for money for personal expenses before filing suit. Lionsgate is seeking dismissal, arguing Rodriguez spent less than a week on set and the alleged conduct occurred off their property.
- 01Dixon ($260M): Alleges quid pro quo harassment, assault, battery, and retaliation on Perry productions.
- 02Rodriguez ($77M): Alleges Perry used his influence to lure him to his private residence under the guise of offering roles, then assaulted him.
- 03Perry denies all claims, calling Rodriguez a former financial dependent who turned hostile when the money stopped.
- 04Lionsgate argues it has zero connection to the alleged off-set conduct and should be dismissed.
Two lawsuits with the same attorneys totaling $337M against one of Hollywood's most powerful Black executives. The outcome will test whether shared legal representation strengthens or undermines plaintiffs' credibility, and how courts handle claims that occur off studio property.