On Tuesday, Judge Daniel M. Crowley dismissed four of Jonasson’s claims, ruling they were filed too late under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
The judge noted that while a 2023 California law revived old sexual assault claims, it did not waive the requirement to submit a complaint to the state Civil Rights Department within one year. Since the alleged incident occurred in 2010, Jonasson missed this critical deadline.
The dismissed claims include charges related to employment discrimination and similar allegations. However, key accusations such as sexual battery, retaliation, wrongful termination, negligent supervision, and emotional distress remain active and will proceed in court.
Jonasson initially filed the lawsuit in 2023, accusing Diesel of sexual assault during her employment in 2010. Although the 2023 law allows certain cases from January 1, 2009, onwards to move forward despite age, some claims must still meet procedural requirements, which Jonasson failed to do for the dismissed counts.
Vin Diesel’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, has consistently denied the allegations, asserting there is clear evidence disproving the claims.
Meanwhile, Diesel is focused on his upcoming projects, including Fast X: Part 2 and XXX 4, which are in various stages of production.
