Actor Crispin Glover Sued Over Alleged Battery and Fraud

A UK woman claims Glover lured her to LA, subjected her to abuse, and forced unpaid labor and sex.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 5:47am

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A Los Angeles civil lawsuit alleges that actor Crispin Glover, known for playing George McFly in Back to the Future, lured a UK woman to his LA home, subjected her to abuse, and forced her into unpaid labor and a sexual relationship. Glover's representatives have denied the accusations and say he plans to fight the case in court.

Why it matters

The case highlights the potential legal risks and reputational damage that can arise from allegations of abuse and exploitation, even for well-known public figures. It also raises questions about the scope of California's civil rights laws and how they may apply to claims of coercion and interference with personal freedoms.

The details

According to the lawsuit, the woman, identified only as Jane Doe, first connected with Glover on social media in 2015. They later met in person in 2023 in Germany, where Doe alleges Glover showed her Nazi memorabilia. The complaint states that Glover persuaded Doe to relocate to Los Angeles in 2024 with promises of housing and work, but once there, she became isolated and monitored, and was pressured into unpaid work and sexual relations while staying at his residence. The suit also describes an incident on March 2, 2024, when Doe says she left the property to attend a mosque, and upon returning, found herself locked out. She alleges that when she tried to reenter to retrieve her pets, Glover grabbed her neck and choked her, leaving a visible wound.

  • Doe and Glover first connected on social media in 2015.
  • Doe and Glover met in person in 2023 in Dresden, Germany.
  • Doe relocated to Los Angeles in early 2024 at Glover's urging.
  • The alleged incident of battery occurred on March 2, 2024.

The players

Crispin Glover

An actor still most closely associated with playing George McFly in the Back to the Future film franchise.

Jane Doe

A model from the United Kingdom who lives with autism spectrum disorder and is the plaintiff in the lawsuit against Glover.

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What they’re saying

“Mr. Glover denies these baseless allegations in the strongest possible terms.”

— Glover's attorney

What’s next

The case is in its early stages in Los Angeles County Superior Court, and no trial date has been set. The parties are expected to trade filings and motions as lawyers and the court sort through police records and the detailed allegations in the lawsuit.

The takeaway

This case highlights the potential legal risks and reputational damage that can arise from allegations of abuse and exploitation, even for well-known public figures. It also raises questions about the scope of California's civil rights laws and how they may apply to claims of coercion and interference with personal freedoms.