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Vanessa Bryant Settles Lawsuit Filed Against Her By Her Mother

Author Autumn Hawkins
UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT - MAY 15: Vanessa Bryant speaks on behalf of Class of 2020 inductee, Kobe Bryant during the 2021 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 15, 2021 in Uncasville, Connecticut. Kobe Bryant tragically died in a California helicopter crash on Jan 26, 2020.

Vanessa Bryant has settled the lawsuit her mother filed against her, TMZ reported.

Sofia Laine, Vanessa’s mother, claimed she worked for her daughter and the late Kobe Bryant for 20 years and is owed $200,000 in wages for her services.

Laine also claims that the late NBA star said that he would take care of her for the rest of her life but after his death in January of last year, she claims Vanessa kicked her out of the house that Kobe allegedly bought for her.

Vanessa says her mother’s actions are, “frivolous, disgraceful and unimaginably hurtful.” She added, “My husband never promised my mother anything, and he would be so disappointed in her behavior and lack of empathy.”

Vanessa also went onto dismiss any claim that she helped around the house, “I have supported her for nearly 20 years, and was never my or Kobe’s personal assistant, nor was she a nanny.”
“In reality, she only occasionally babysat my older girls when they were toddlers,” she said adding, “As of ten years ago, our kids were full-time students and athletes and I didn’t have another child until 2016.” The details of the settlement have not been disclosed but the case is over, per TMZ.

Autumn Hawkins is the National Hip-Hop and R&B writer for Beasley Media, currently residing in New Jersey. Prior to working at Beasley Media, she was in broadcast news as an entertainment producer. When she's not impatiently waiting for Beyoncé to drop new music, she is reading, shopping, or planning a vacation.

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