Tyler Perry at the 25th Annual BET Award in L.A. Live on 6/9/25 — Photo by Image Press Agency Mario Rodriguez, who appeared in Perry's 2016 movie "Boo! A Madea Halloween," filed a lawsuit on Thursday in Los Angeles County California. The lawsuit alleges that Perry subjected him to repeated unwanted sexual advances that lasted for several years. In the lawsuit, Rodriguez also claims that Perry committed sexual battery and assault against him at Perry's Los Angeles home. Rodriguez is also suing Lionsgate, which distributed the film. He is seeking at least $77 million in damages. According to the lawsuit, Rodriguez was approached by a trainer at an Equinox gym in 2014 who said Perry wanted his phone number to discuss an acting role. After Rodriguez was cast in the movie, he was invited to Perry's home where he says he was touched inappropriately. Actor, Mario Rodriguez - Headshot It also details similar incidents in 2016, 2018 and 2019, including one in which he clai...
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