A Los Angeles judge has dismissed key portions of Smokey Robinson’s countersuit against four former housekeepers who accused him of sexual assault, ruling that his defamation claims lacked sufficient evidence.
In an April 23 decision, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kevin Brazile found Robinson did not meet the legal standard to prove the women acted with “actual malice” or that their claims were frivolous. The court also determined the statements in question were protected activity, leading to the dismissal of the defamation claims.
While the judge noted there were inconsistencies in the evidence presented—some of it supporting Robinson—the ruling stated it did not rise to the level required to support Robinson’s allegations.
The original lawsuits accuse Robinson of using his influence to groom and assault the women, alleging sexual assault, battery, and false imprisonment occurring between 2007 and 2024. He has denied all allegations. His legal team says it plans to appeal as the case moves forward. A trial for the civil suit is scheduled to October 2027.