Slap Backtracking: After All That Drama, Jen Drops Her Lawsuit Against Nia

July 19th, 2012 - By Brande Victorian

Source: TMZ.com

Jennifer Williams is apparently no longer emotionally distressed over being slapped on national TV because the (former?) “Basketball Wives” cast member has dropped her suit against Evelyn’s assistant Nia Crooks.

TMZ says Jen’s lawyers filed court documents to abandon the suit earlier this month, which is about six months after the initial paperwork was filed. Jen took legal action against Nia—despite saying on the show Nia had nothing worth suing for—when she slapped her during an episode of the series. Afterward, Jen claimed to be physically and psychologically damaged, hence the suit, but now all has changed.  No settlement was reached between the two, Jen reportedly just decided not to go through with the legal process. Her rep told TMZ:

Jen is “already dealing with her difficult divorce and did not feel that it was necessary to continue to pursue civil action.”

In reponse to the news, Nia’s lawyer Javier Solano said:

“We have always maintained that the frivolous lawsuit brought by Jennifer Williams was nothing short of a last-gasp attempt to maintain her dwindling relevance on the ‘Basketball Wives.

“Nia is happy to put this issue behind her and start looking ahead to work on her own career.”

I’m sure Nia is, and given the fact that Jen recently had her Bentley repossessed, I’m guessing she has bigger fish to fry—or no money to pay lawyers. Oh well, hopefully Nia learned her lesson, you can’t just go around slapping people or they will slap you back with a lawsuit.

Do you think Jen should have pursued the suit?

Brande Victorian is the news and operations editor for madamenoire.com. Follow her on twitter @Be_Vic.

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  • srb199

    I would file criminal charges.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=30313108 Talibah Binta

    Whatever Jennifer’s reasons for dropping the lawsuit, that’s her business. And I’m sure she has more important issues to focus on besides Nia. Hopefully, Nia learned her lesson.

  • Mia

    I kind of hate that she dropped it. Nia is a rabid animal and people like her always think they are above the law. But I guess JenniFUH has bigger fish to fry and “thou shall not cast they pearls before swine”

  • sammi_lu

    Nia’s attorney really needs to re-assess his defense and be thankful that this didn’t make it to trial..regardless of whether they feel that Jennifer’s lawsuit was frivolous and a last stitch attempt to stay relevant, that doesn’t take away from the fact that his client assaulted her, and continues to be un-apologetic or remorseful about it. One could even claim that Nia’s behavior was a desperate attempt to become relevant on the show.

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1445864509 LaShawn LaLa Harper

      I agree!

  • http://www.facebook.com/annie.bray1 Annie Bray

    jenn you should have persued with that court order, beacuse did nia ever apologize for slapping you, and who the hell she think she is, you do not put your hands on no one, nia will meet her match one day, trust me, keep putting your hands on people, lady,you will meet your maker.

  • IllyPhilly

    She needed to drop the suit cuz Nia can’t even afford a decent wig how was she gonna pay for Jen’s repossessed Bentley?

    • realadulttalk

      Right?? Her hair is wretched!!!

  • Common Cent$

    I can’t blame her she would’ve spent more in lawyers fees than she would have been awarded in courts. Pay close attention though her lawyer put emphasis on the civil suit meaning that she is going forward with the criminal action and I wish her all the best going forward.

  • NikkitaMichelle

    Definitely glad she let Nia sweat for a minute. But there’s no reason to sue someone who makes less money than you do. Jen now needs to get her finances in order.

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