Deshaun Watson accusers add negligence claims to civil lawsuits: report

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At least two of the women who have filed civil lawsuits against Deshaun Watson accusing him of sexual misconduct during massage therapy sessions have reportedly added negligence and gross negligence claims to their filings.

The women alleged Watson’s conduct to be intentional and that the now Cleveland Browns quarterback "owed plaintiff the duty of reasonable care," according to USA Today. The women alleged Watson knew of his own sexual tendencies and didn’t do anything to address it during the massage sessions.

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Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski speaks during a press conference introducing quarterback Deshaun Watson on March 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

Watson has denied acting intentionally as well as denied all the claims in the nearly two dozen civil suits against him. He’s been accused of civil assault and emotional distress. Two women accused him of sexual assault. Two Texas grand juries declined to indict Watson on criminal charges in the matter.

Tony Buzbee, the attorney for each of the 22 women, told USA Today that more women will be adding negligence and gross negligence to their suits.

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"Deshaun Watson has denied he acted intentionally; we believe strongly that we will prove he did," Buzbee told the paper. "We have also added a claim for negligence allowing a jury to assess liability for unreasonable and imprudent conduct as well. This claim is just another through which the jury can assess liability and damages against him. We will likely add this claim for most of the cases,