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Will Smith’s Lawyer Rejects Harassment Lawsuit by Touring Violinist

The filing alleges a 2025 Las Vegas hotel intrusion followed by retaliation during Smith’s tour, with the case still at the early pleadings stage.

Overview

  • Brian King Joseph filed the suit on December 30 in Los Angeles Superior Court against Will Smith and Treyball Studios Management.
  • The complaint describes an alleged unauthorized entry into Joseph’s Las Vegas hotel room in March 2025 and items left behind, including HIV medication in another name and a note signed "Stone F."
  • Joseph says he reported the incident to hotel security, a non-emergency police line and Smith’s team, after which a tour manager shamed him and he was dismissed and replaced.
  • He seeks damages for emotional distress, PTSD, reputational harm and financial losses related to his removal from the tour.
  • Smith’s attorney, Allen Grodsky, called the accusations false, baseless and reckless and said they will fight the claims, with outlets citing Variety as having reviewed the complaint.