Conor McGregor facing multimillion-dollar lawsuit filed by woman during UFC 257 fight week
As Conor McGregor prepares for his first bout in a year on Saturday at UFC 257, a multimillion-dollar lawsuit has been filed against the Irish star.
According to a report by the Irish Independent on Tuesday, a woman is suing McGregor in a personal injury lawsuit. Additionally, the woman’s mother has filed a second, smaller personal injuries action claim. The claims reportedly were filed Monday, with an unnamed associate of McGregor’s also listed as a co-defendant.
For legal reasons, the specifics of the allegations cannot be disclosed at this time. The women are represented by Coleman Legal Partners and are looking for separate trials.
“Proceedings have been served. We can make no further comment as the matter is before the courts,” Dave Coleman, of Coleman Legal Partners, told the Independent.
The newspaper added that McGregor “has denied any wrongdoing. The matter was previously the subject of an extensive investigation by An Garda Siochana.”
In a statement, McGregor spokesperson Karen J. Kessler told the Irish Independent the following:
“After an exhaustive investigation conducted by the Gardaí which, in addition to interviews of the plaintiff, included interviewing numerous sources, obtaining witnesses’ statements, examining closed circuit footage and the cooperation of Conor McGregor, these allegations were categorically rejected. The plaintiff knows the facts contradict the assertions in this lawsuit. Mr. McGregor will dispute any claims and is confident that justice will prevail.”
Over the past several years McGregor has found himself in hot water for a number of indiscretions outside the octagon. In April 2018, he was arrested after throwing a dolly through a bus window that carried various UFC fighters. Several people, including fellow fighters, were injured.
In March 2019, McGregor was arrested for grabbing, stomping, and stealing a fan’s phone in Miami. Less than one month after that arrest, McGregor was caught on video assaulting a patron at a pub in Dublin.
Also in March 2019, The New York Times reported McGregor (21-4 MMA, 9-2 UFC) was being investigated in his home country of Ireland for sexual assault. In mid-October, the newspaper reported a second sexual assault allegation against McGregor from a different accuser.
In September 2020, McGregor was arrested in France on allegations of sexual assault and indecent exposure. McGregor was interviewed and released by officials, and his team subsequently issued a statement and vehemently denied all wrongdoing.
None of those sexual assault cases have resulted in charges against McGregor.
