Man Who Sued Chris Brown For Allegedly Striking Him With Tequila Bottle At A Nightclub Dismisses Lawsuit

Chris Brown might be catching a small break in the middle of his ongoing legal storm. The man who sued Chris Brown for allegedly striking him in the head with a tequila bottle is now backing off. According to newly filed court docs obtained by TMZ, Abe Diaw—who sparked the suit last year—has officially asked the court to dismiss his case with prejudice.

In legal terms, that means Abe can’t bring this case back. Back in 2023, Diaw alleged that Chris went wild on him with a bottle of Don Julio 1942 at TAPE nightclub in London—claiming he was hit three times before Chris “ruthlessly stomped” on him while he was unconscious. Diaw said he walked away with serious, lasting injuries.

This dismissal doesn’t mean Breezy is totally in the clear just yet. There’s still a criminal case in the UK brewing over that same wild night. Remember, Chris was arrested earlier this year after landing in the UK for a tour stop—facing charges for assault and possession of a weapon. He’s out on bail now and popped up in court about 10 days ago where he pleaded not guilty.

When someone agrees to dismiss a lawsuit with prejudice, it’s often a strategic move. This could be a part of a bigger legal chess game for Chris Brown, whose legal team has been juggling multiple court battles.

If a settlement was indeed reached, it’s likely Chris’s team wanted to clear the civil part out the way before the criminal trial heats up. Keeping the narrative clean and avoiding multiple headlines can be crucial in shaping public opinion—and possibly jury perception.

Also, dismissing this lawsuit doesn’t equal innocence—but it does mean there’s one less legal headache for Chris to deal with. Especially when your name stays tied up in headlines like his.

In case you forgot—this whole situation started after an alleged altercation went down at TAPE nightclub in London. Abe Diaw claimed that out of nowhere, Chris Brown came at him with a Don Julio 1942 bottle and didn’t stop there.

The court docs painted a wild scene: a bottle to the head, a man on the ground, and repeated stomping. Diaw says he passed out cold and was left with lasting injuries. And that’s what triggered the lawsuit in the first place.

It’s worth noting, Chris never publicly addressed the specifics of the claims. But his legal team has continuously denied any wrongdoing. And now, with this dismissal, they’re likely feeling more confident moving forward.