Legal Victory for Diddy as $100 Million Lawsuit is Reversed

In a surprising legal twist, Diddy, the renowned music mogul, has scored a major victory in a lawsuit that previously ordered him to pay $100 million to a Detroit man who accused him of drugging and sexually assaulting him at a party in 1997. Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith claimed that he was a victim of assault by Diddy, but the recent ruling by a Michigan circuit court judge has overturned the hefty judgment.

Diddy’s attorney, David Fink, successfully argued that Cardello-Smith and his legal team failed to serve the lawsuit effectively to Diddy in accordance with Michigan law. The judge also cited the statute of limitations, stating that the alleged incident occurred 27 years ago, making it difficult to pursue legal action at this point.

Despite the legal victory, Cardello-Smith remains undeterred, declaring, “This isn’t over,” to Fink. The Detroit Metro Times also reported that Fink highlighted Cardello-Smith’s lack of credibility due to his criminal record, including convictions for sexual assault.

The next likely step for Diddy and his legal team is to file a motion to have the entire lawsuit dismissed. The outcome of this high-profile case continues to unfold, with updates expected in the near future. Stay tuned for more developments on this ongoing legal battle.