A woman has filed a lawsuit against Jamie Foxx, accusing the renowned actor of sexually assaulting her at a New York City restaurant eight years ago. The legal action alleges that Foxx, whose real name is Eric Marlon Bishop, inappropriately touched the unnamed woman after she approached him for a photo. Foxx’s representatives have yet to provide a response to the BBC’s request for comment on the matter.

The incident is said to have taken place in the early morning hours of August 26, 2015, at Catch NYC. According to the lawsuit, Foxx, appearing intoxicated, complimented the woman on her appearance, led her to a secluded area of the restaurant, and proceeded to touch her breasts and put his hands in her underwear without her consent. The situation reportedly concluded when the woman’s friend intervened.

In addition to suing Foxx, the accuser is seeking damages from the restaurant and bar owner, Mark Birnbaum, who was allegedly seated with Foxx shortly before the incident. The lawsuit claims that Birnbaum and the restaurant’s staff breached their duty of care by failing to protect the plaintiff. Mark Birnbaum has not yet responded to inquiries from the BBC.

The legal action asserts that the woman continues to endure severe emotional distress, anxiety, humiliation, embarrassment, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other physical and emotional damages as a result of the alleged assault. Notably, this lawsuit is filed just days before the expiration of the New York Adult Survivors Act, allowing victims of sex crimes to pursue legal action even after the statute of limitations has lapsed. The act has been previously invoked in cases involving public figures like Donald Trump, Sean Combs, Bill Cosby, Cuba Gooding Jr, and Russell Brand. Despite the serious accusations, Jamie Foxx has remained silent on the matter as the legal proceedings unfold.

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