Cardi B Wins Right to Recover Trial Costs After Assault Lawsuit Dismissal

The rapper successfully defended herself against a security guard's assault claim.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 4:21pm

Cardi B has won the right to recover trial costs following her court victory over security guard Emani Ellis, who had accused her of assault. The incident allegedly occurred in a hallway of a Beverly Hills obstetrician's office. Cardi B was able to get the lawsuit dismissed and will now be able to recoup various legal fees, including filing and motion costs, jury fees, deposition expenses, and more.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges celebrities can face with frivolous lawsuits, as well as the importance of being able to defend oneself and recover costs when prevailing in court. The outcome sets a precedent that may discourage similar lawsuits against public figures in the future.

The details

Security guard Emani Ellis had previously alleged that Cardi B assaulted her in a hallway of a Beverly Hills obstetrician's office. However, Cardi B was able to get the lawsuit dismissed, and the court has now ruled that she can recover various trial-related costs, including filing and motion fees, jury fees, deposition expenses, and more.

  • The alleged incident occurred at a Beverly Hills obstetrician's office.

The players

Cardi B

An American rapper who has won the right to recover trial costs after successfully defending herself against a security guard's assault lawsuit.

Emani Ellis

A security guard who had accused Cardi B of assault in a lawsuit that was ultimately dismissed.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges celebrities can face with frivolous lawsuits, as well as the importance of being able to defend oneself and recover costs when prevailing in court. The outcome sets a precedent that may discourage similar lawsuits against public figures in the future.