CJ·Celebrity Dockets

The Buzbee parties have also filed their opposition for leave to amend, with Jane Doe filing a joinder. They argue Jay Z's/Carter's request comes too late, after they've already engaged in extensive litigation, and that they would have to do additional briefing on the new claim. They argue the claims are a futile and meritless effort to expand the case. They point to the agreement (something Carter contests) that ended the underlying action (the SDNY case) to argue Carter is precluded from raising a malicious prosecution claim. They also take the position that Doe's representations were a facially reasonable account, and thus enough for an attorney to rely on in good faith. A familiar name, Jessica Meyers, prepared this filing alongside Camille Vasquez. Both formerly represented Johnny Depp against Amber Heard.