A woman aiming to hold a local Massage Envy franchise liable after a now-fired employee allegedly filmed clients undressing has temporarily dismissed her lawsuit.
However, her lawyer, Robin Flores, said in a phone call Tuesday he intends to refile the complaint after ensuring it meets technical legal requirements, stating he anticipates multiple other lawsuits from attorneys in the next two months.
The plaintiff, Cierra Davenport, was suing Massage Envy at Hamilton Place, franchisee Brooke Goodyear and the former employee, Kenneth Spears, in Hamilton County Circuit Court. Her lawsuit alleged Spears recorded as many as 80 victims, including Davenport. The legal complaint against Goodyear and her business, Goodyear Enterprises, was dismissed May 21 after Flores filed a notice of voluntary nonsuit.
On Sept. 23, Goodyear took immediate action to terminate Spears after she learned he had allegedly recorded a client, according to a statement on behalf of the business shared by spokesperson Robin Derryberry.
Goodyear also reported him to the Tennessee Massage Licensure Board, which revoked Spears’ license, and reported him to the Chattanooga Police Department.