One of the women who has not reached an agreement with Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson could go to trial against him soon, according to attorney Tony Buzbee.
Watson settled with the dozens of women who accused him of sexual harassment, but Buzbee says he filed a motion for his client, Lauren Baxley, to face Watson in court.
“Today we are filing a motion to place Lauren Baxley’s case on the trial docket in the Houston court where it was originally filed,” Buzbee said in a statement. «All of the other victims in the Deshaun Watson litigation that this firm represented have settled their claims. Ms. Baxley, to her credit, has refused and wants a public trial. I intend to help give her that. She has a right to have a trial on her claims – I will proudly present her case. Ms. Baxley has a strong case, and I encourage internet trolls to take note as we proceed.
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Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on January 1, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)
«I intend to try this last case. She deserves it and so does Mr. Watson,» Buzbee added.
Baxley, a licensed massage therapist, says the quarterback was exposed while receiving treatment, and his private parts came into contact with her while she was with the Houston Texans.
All 23 settlements have been kept confidential, while another woman dropped her case shortly after it was filed. Watson was suspended for 11 games in 2022 and eventually returned to face his former team.
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns calls for a play during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 4, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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This came after Watson didn’t play in 2021 as he was involved in the legal matter and also requested a trade to the Texans. Buzbee sent summons notices to both the Texans and the NFL.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) walks away from Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, January 1. 2023, in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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Watson is entering the second year of a five-year, $230 million contract with Cleveland that he signed upon being traded to them in the 2022 offseason.