The first action, filed on Tuesday night, was followed by a second, filed on Wednesday, regarding a separate incident.
HOUSTON – Two civil lawsuits were filed against Deshaun Watson claiming OFFENSE during massages, on two separate occasions, by two separate applicants.
The first trial, which was filed Tuesday night and appeared on Harris County’s website Wednesday morning, alleges misconduct at the home of a therapist in Houston, in March 2020.
The incident on which the second trial is based, filed on Wednesday, took place on August 28, 2020.
The lawsuits, which were filed by the lawyer for Houston, Tony buzbee, both claim that Watson ‘Committed a civil attack’ by contacting a massage therapist and who ‘intentionally or knowingly provoked contact with the applicant when Watson I knew, or should have known, that the applicant would have considered such an offensive contact. “
The second lawsuit claims that, “the conduct of Watson it is part of a disturbing model of harassment of vulnerable women. ” Buzbee said on Instagram that there are now four total cases against Watson, although only two lawsuits have been filed so far.
Watson He responded via Twitter to the first lawsuit on Tuesday night, noting that he rejected “an unresolved six-figure solution” and that “he is deleting my name and I look forward to doing so.” At the time of your statement, Watson said he did not see the first trial.
“I have never treated a woman with anything other than the utmost respect,” he said. Watson is a statement.
– Deshaun Watson (@deshaunwatson) March 17, 2021
The second lawsuit claims that Watson he booked an appointment with a masseuse via Instagram and blew it up Houston since Atlanta. When he arrived at the hotel where the massage was scheduled, the action indicated that Watson He was naked on a massage table and refused to cover himself with a towel despite several requests. He also mentioned that he touched the woman improperly.
The first lawsuit claims that Watson she booked a massage on March 30, 2020, at a therapist who works regularly at her home. After leaving the small room, the therapist claims, he returned to find it Watson lying on the massage table with only a small towel covering its parts.
The lawsuit states that the masseuse “began to feel extremely uncomfortable” and that “it became obvious that Watson I wanted the massage for one reason only: sex. ” Watson to expose and subsequently touch the woman.
In that process, the masseuse claims that when she asked Watson leaves, the defender made a statement that he considered threatening. The trial also notes that Watson He later wrote to apologize.
Texans and NFL They revealed on Wednesday that they were aware of the problem.
“We are aware of a civil process that involves Deshaun Watson through a post on social media last night “, the statement from Texans. “This is the first time we have heard of this issue and we hope to find out more soon. We take accusations of this nature that involve anyone in the organization Houston Texans Seriously. We will wait for further information before making further statements regarding the incident. “
NFL declined to comment at this time.