The first action, filed Tuesday evening, was followed by a second, filed Wednesday, in relation to a separate incident.
HOUSTON – Two civil lawsuits have been filed against Deshaun Watson claim misconduct during massages, on two separate occasions by two separate applicants
The first lawsuit, which was filed Tuesday night and appeared on the Harris County website Wednesday morning, alleges misconduct at a therapist’s home in Houston, in March 2020.
The incident on which the second lawsuit is based, which was filed Wednesday, occurred on August 28, 2020.
The lawsuits filed by the lawyer Houston Tony Buzbee, both claim that Watson “committed civil assault” by touching a massage therapist and who “intentionally or knowingly caused contact with the plaintiff when Watson I knew, or should reasonably have known, that the applicant would have considered such contact to be insulting. “
The second lawsuit alleges that “the behavior of Watson it is part of a disturbing pattern of harassment of vulnerable women. ” Buzbee said on Instagram that there are now a total of four cases against it Watsonalthough only two lawsuits have been filed at this time.
Watson He responded to the first lawsuit via Twitter on Tuesday night, noting instead that he rejected “an unsubstantiated six-figure settlement” and that it “clears my name, and I look forward to doing so.” At the time of your declaration, Watson said he had not seen the first trial.
“I have never treated a woman with anything other than the greatest respect,” he said. Watson it is a statement.
– Deshaun Watson (@deshaunwatson) March 17, 2021
The second lawsuit alleges that Watson booked an appointment with a masseuse via Instagram and blew her up Houston since AtlantaWhen she arrived at the hotel where the massage was planned, the action indicates that Watson He lay naked on a massage table and refused to cover himself with a towel despite several requests. He also noted that he had touched the woman inappropriately.
The first lawsuit alleges that Watson booked a massage on March 30, 2020 with a therapist who regularly works at her home. After leaving the small room, the therapist claims, she returned to search Watson lying on the massage table with just a small towel covering its parts.
The lawsuit notes that the masseuse “began to feel extremely uncomfortable” and that “that became apparent Watson I only wanted the massage for one reason: sex. ” Watson exposing herself and then touching the woman.
In that lawsuit, the masseuse claims that when she asked for it Watson leave, the quarterback made a statement she considered threatening. The lawsuit also notes that Watson He later texted to apologize.
The Texans and the NFL They announced on Wednesday that they were aware of the case.
“We are aware of a civil lawsuit involving Deshaun Watson via a social media post last night, “the statement said Texans“This is the first time we have heard of the matter, and we hope to learn more soon. Houston Texans serious. We await further information before making any additional statements about the incident. “
The NFL has currently declined further comment.