Overview

• The lawsuit names Harden, Justice Armani Blackburn and unnamed security guards in a negligence claim seeking over $100,000 in economic, compensatory and punitive damages.
• Watley alleges Blackburn spiked her drink, causing unconsciousness before she was sexually assaulted at Harden’s Houston mansion on January 1.
• She says security guards removed her friends and disregarded their pleas that she was missing, leaving Watley alone as the assault unfolded.
• The complaint contends Harden is vicariously liable for the actions of his in-home security team and its corporate employer.
• It also alleges Harden knew of Blackburn’s past violence toward women but failed to intervene before the gathering.