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'Pretty Ricky' Spectacular Smith Sued For Sexual Assault and Battery
Source: TMZ Entertainment News Desk • Civil Action Filed in CA Superior Court
California Law Statutory Overview: Under California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP § 340.16) and the Sexual Abuse and Cover Up Accountability Act (AB 2777), plaintiffs alleging sexual assault and civil battery operate under defined civil discovery rules and extended limitation windows. Civil burden of proof is Preponderance of the Evidence (>50%), distinctly separate from criminal standards.
Litigation Timeline & Procedural Stages
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Phase: Complaint Filed
Milestone 1: Summons & Initial Complaint
Day 0
The plaintiff files the civil complaint in Superior Court, outlining cause of action for civil assault, sexual battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED), and prayer for punitive damages.
Statutory Rule: California Rules of Court Rule 3.110. Service of process must be perfected within 60 days of filing.
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Case Parameters & Judicial Assignment
| Jurisdiction | Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| Primary Defendant | Spectacular Smith ('Pretty Ricky' singer/entrepreneur) |
| Plaintiff | Anonymous Female Litigant ('Jane Doe') |
| Filing Date | September 12, 2026 |
| Causes of Action | Sexual Battery, Civil Assault, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress |
| Defense Deadline | 30 Days After Service (Demurrer/Answer) |
| Statute of Limitations | Timely / AB 2777 & Discovery Rule |
Civil Liability & Damages Model
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Base Compensatory Damages:
$500,000
Calculated Punitive Exposure:
$1,250,000
Gross Verdict Potential:
$1,750,000
Risk-Adjusted Expected Value (EV):
$1,137,500
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