In April 2025, West Coast Trial Lawyers secured a $4.25 million civil jury verdict for a woman identified in court records as Jane Doe after a Los Angeles County jury found rapper DeAndre Cortez Way, professionally known as Soulja Boy, liable on multiple civil claims.
The jury found Way liable on claims including sexual battery, assault, gender violence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, sexual harassment, and wage-related violations. Jane Doe was represented by Neama Rahmani, Ronald L. Zambrano, Dean Aynechi, and David Navasartian of West Coast Trial Lawyers.
Soulja Boy Jury Verdict: Quick Answer
What Happened in the Soulja Boy Lawsuit?
Jane Doe filed a civil lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court against Way in January 2021. According to the lawsuit, Doe had worked as Way’s personal assistant and alleged that their relationship later became abusive. She accused Way of physical violence, threats, sexual abuse, and failures involving her compensation.
During trial, his defense challenged Doe’s account of what occurred and maintained that their relationship was consensual. The matter proceeded to a civil jury trial in Santa Monica in March 2025.
What Did the Jury Find Soulja Boy Liable For?
After hearing the evidence, the jury found Way liable on several of Doe’s civil claims.
How West Coast Trial Lawyers Represented Jane Doe
West Coast Trial Lawyers represented Doe throughout litigation and through the jury trial that ultimately produced the multimillion-dollar verdict. Doe’s legal team included Neama Rahmani, Ronald L. Zambrano, Dean Aynechi, and David Navasartian, because the case required the team to pursue several different causes of action arising from Doe’s allegations and present those claims to a jury.
The verdict ultimately resulted in liability findings across claims involving physical abuse, sexual misconduct, emotional distress, sexual harassment, and violations involving Doe’s employment and compensation. The jury ultimately returned liability findings on several of Doe’s claims and awarded a total verdict of approximately $4.25 million. According to topverdict.com, it was the largest verdict in California in 2025 for unpaid wages.
What Does This Verdict Show About Civil Claims Involving Abuse?
This case illustrates how one course of conduct can potentially give rise to several different civil claims when the facts support separate legal theories. The jury separately considered claims involving sexual battery, assault, gender violence, emotional distress, sexual harassment, and wage-related violations.
The verdict also demonstrates that civil cases involving abuse may involve overlapping personal injury and employment-related issues, depending on the relationship between the parties and the circumstances of the alleged conduct.
Speak With West Coast Trial Lawyers
Cases involving sexual harassment, assault, abuse, or wage violations can involve complicated factual and legal issues, particularly when personal and employment relationships overlap.
West Coast Trial Lawyers represents individuals pursuing serious civil claims throughout California. If you believe you have experienced workplace sexual harassment, retaliation, unpaid wages, or another employment law violation, contact our firm to discuss your situation and learn about your legal options.
Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future case. Every case depends on its individual facts and circumstances.
