In a legal battle that continues to unfold, Lizzo's attorneys have filed a motion to dismiss the harassment and discrimination lawsuit brought against the superstar by a former clothing designer for her tour. The attorneys argue that the plaintiff, Asha Daniels, is a "disgruntled" employee who was terminated after allegedly "playing hooky" on the day of a concert.

Daniels, who worked on Lizzo's Special Tour earlier this year, filed the lawsuit in September, claiming that she faced a "culture of racism and bullying." This lawsuit followed another explosive case filed by three former backup dancers who made similar allegations against Lizzo and her company.

Lizzo's attorney, Martin D. Singer, filed a strongly-worded motion in Los Angeles court on Friday, asserting that the lawsuit should be immediately thrown out. Singer contends that the case is "meritless and salacious," brought by a worker who was fired after just three weeks on the job.

According to Singer, during her employment, Daniels refused to comply with instructions from supervisors and tour management, failed to perform assigned work, and ultimately failed to show up for work, leading to her termination. Singer stated, "Unsurprisingly, she was terminated after abandoning her post on the day of a concert in Paris, France."

One of the technical arguments put forth by Lizzo's attorneys is that the case was filed in the wrong jurisdiction. They assert that Daniels, a New York resident, has no connection to California that would justify the lawsuit being brought there. Singer wrote, "She is a New York resident who worked for a Delaware corporation in Europe. She has alleged no nexus to California."

Responding to Lizzo's motion, Daniels' lawyers issued a statement on Monday denouncing it as another attempt by Lizzo's team to shift blame onto the victims. The lawyers reiterated their commitment to seeking justice for their clients and expressed their anticipation for a court hearing where Lizzo can explain her behavior in a public forum.

Earlier this year, Lizzo faced a lawsuit filed by three former dancers, asserting claims of sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. Among the allegations was the claim that Lizzo had weight-shamed her employees, which raised significant attention considering her emphasis on body positivity.

Daniels, who was hired to alter and repair wardrobe pieces for Lizzo's dancers on the world tour, filed her lawsuit several weeks after the dancers' case. In her complaint, she alleged that the stage crew, primarily white males, would lewdly gawk and giggle while the dancers changed in an area with limited privacy. Despite expressing concern, Daniels claimed that her concerns were laughed off and dismissed by the wardrobe manager.

Lizzo's recent filing to dismiss Daniels' case mirrors the arguments made against the dancers' lawsuit. The legal team characterized the case as a "fabricated sob story" launched by opportunists seeking financial gain. They further suggested that both the dancers and Daniels harbored resentment due to being reprimanded for inadequate job performance.

As the legal battle continues, both sides are poised for what promises to be a contentious court hearing, where the allegations against Lizzo and her company will be thoroughly examined and scrutinized.