Vince McMahon and WWE have joined Linda McMahon in filing motions to dismiss a lawsuit brought by five former WWF ring boys alleging abuse in the 1980s. The suit was filed in Maryland, but all three parties argue the case should be dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction.
Their filings claim none of the plaintiffs are from Maryland and that WWE, Vince, and Linda McMahon lack significant ties to the state. They assert the plaintiffs are attempting to exploit the new Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023, which allows for revived claims of historic abuse.
Vince McMahon denies any knowledge or involvement in the alleged abuse. WWE and TKO (WWE’s parent company) argue they are being wrongly held accountable for the actions of the now-defunct WWF, with no proper claim of “successor liability” made. They also note that the complaint says the plaintiffs were hired and paid directly by former employee Mel Phillips, not WWE.
A hearing date for the motions has not yet been scheduled.
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