Woman sues Houston Texans over former QB Deshaun Watson's alleged behavior

By Jennifer Henderson, Wayne Sterling and Travis Caldwell, CNN

Updated 0638 GMT (1438 HKT) June 28, 2022

Deshaun Watson, seen here playing for the Houston Texans in 2020, faces a possible suspension from the NFL pending the league's investigation

(CNN)With NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson facing a possible suspension from the league for his alleged conduct, a civil lawsuit has been filed against the Houston Texans for allegedly enabling his «egregious behavior» and shielding Watson to protect him and the Texans organization.

Watson — who played for the Texans from 2017 to 2021 before being traded to the Cleveland Browns earlier this year — has faced lawsuits from at least 24 women alleging a range of violations including sexual assault and harassment. At least 20 of those suits have already been settled. Attorney Tony Buzbee filed the lawsuit against the Texans on behalf of his client Toi Garner, a former massage therapist student, who alleges that during a massage session, Watson «assaulted and harassed Plaintiff by aggressively exposing his naked body to her, purposely touching her with his penis, and ultimately ejaculating onto her,» according to the lawsuit.The NFL says it holds players to account for their personal conduct. Is Deshaun Watson's case shattering that illusion?The Texans knew or should have known about Watson's behavior and should have investigated and addressed the behavior, the lawsuit alleges, but instead provided him with a non-disclosure agreement «to protect himself.»Read More«We believe the Texans knew or most certainly should have known of Watson's conduct. Beyond that, we believe the filing speaks for itself,» Buzbee told CNN, saying there would likely be additional lawsuits. The Houston Texans