Sebert filed a civil suit against Gottwald in October 2014 for infliction of emotional distress, sex-based hate crimes and employment discrimination.

[5] This New York lawsuit resulted in the staying (or a stop to the legal proceedings) of a California lawsuit where Kesha claimed Dr. Luke was liable for sexual harassment, misogyny, civil harassment, violation of California's laws against unfair business practices, infliction of emotional distress (both intentional and negligent), and negligent retention and supervision.

[5] In her New York counter-claim, Kesha alleged that Dr. Luke "sexually, physically, verbally and emotionally" abused her since the beginning of their professional relationship.

[12] The co-director of My Crazy Beautiful Life, Steven Greenstreet, tweeted a picture in November of front row fans at one of Kesha's concerts carrying banners labelled, "F**k Dr.

[15] In response, Dr. Luke filed a countersuit against Kesha alleging defamation, accusing her, her mother, and her management of fabricating the abuse claims to break her contract with him.

[18] Later in December, Luke's lawyers amended the official complaint in the defamation lawsuit to introduce additional items, including a handwritten birthday card from Kesha back in 2009.

Her brand value has fallen, and unless the Court issues this injunction, Kesha will suffer irreparable harm, plummeting her career past the point of no return.

"[23] Before her legal battle against Dr. Luke, Kesha had previously sworn under oath in 2011 that the producer had never assaulted or drugged her in a deposition for a lawsuit against her former managers at DAS Communications.

[24] Kesha and her lawyers claimed the statements made in the deposition were false and the result of fear, being abused, bullying and rape trauma syndrome.

[25] On February 19, 2016, New York Supreme Court Judge Shirley Kornreich ruled against Kesha's request for a preliminary injunction that would release her from her contract with Kemosabe Records, a label owned by Lukasz Gottwald, also known as Dr. Luke, under the umbrella of Sony Music Entertainment.

[26][27][28][29] The decision was made after the judge told her lawyer, Mark Geragos, that he was essentially "asking the court to decimate a contract that was heavily negotiated and typical for the industry".

[31] The judge also cited what she felt was vagueness in Kesha's counterclaims, referring to the lack of documentation or hospital records supporting the alleged attack.

Kesha made social media posts stating that she was offered freedom from the recording contract with the condition that she retract the rape and drug allegations and publicly apologize for lying.

"[39] More than 18 months after first filing charges, Kesha dropped her sexual abuse case in Los Angeles (while continuing her New York suit) clarifying that "this lawsuit [has been] so heavy on my once free spirit, and I can only pray to one day feel that happiness again.

As a result, Dr. Luke must prove that Kesha acted in malice and the singer will be able to seek damages for the battle if she wins the trial.

Dr. Luke once again must prove that Kesha acted in malice and she can assert her Anti-SLAPP counterclaim and recover fees for the litigation beginning in 2020.

[50] Kesha and Dr. Luke released a joint statement on June 22, 2023, saying they have officially reached a settlement, about a month before the case was to go to trial.

In her statement, Kesha says while she does not recall everything that happened the night of the alleged assault, she is looking forward to moving on with her life and wishes peace to all parties involved.

"[63] Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift donated $250,000 to help with any of Kesha's financial needs,[64] something fellow singer Demi Lovato publicly criticized.

[65] Lady Gaga, Iggy Azalea, Lilly Singh, Alessia Cara, Ariana Grande, Lily Allen, Kelly Clarkson, Lorde, Haim, Marina Diamandis, and other artists supported Kesha through social media.