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A British model has filed a civil suit against actor Crispin Glover, accusing him of assault, wrongful eviction and other misconduct in a case filed Feb. 26, 2026. The complaint lays out a series of incidents the plaintiff says began after a long period of online contact and culminated in alleged physical and emotional harm — claims the actor’s lawyer calls without merit.
The lawsuit says the two initially connected through social media in 2015 and remained in contact for several years before meeting in person in Dresden, Germany, where the plaintiff alleges the actor displayed items from a private collection. According to the filing, the woman later moved into the actor’s residence in early 2024.
She alleges a pattern of controlling behavior after moving in, and describes a March 2024 episode in which she says she was locked out and physically assaulted after visiting a mosque against his wishes. The complaint includes a photograph of an injury on her neck and states that the actor then called police and sought a restraining order against her — a petition the suit says was dismissed for failure to prosecute. The filing also says no criminal charges arose from the police report.
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What the lawsuit alleges and what the plaintiff seeks
- The complaint names multiple causes of action, including battery, fraud, malicious prosecution, intentional infliction of emotional distress, wrongful eviction and violations of the Bane Act (a California statute protecting individuals from threats or coercion that interfere with civil rights).
- The plaintiff requests a jury trial, unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, and an award of attorneys’ fees and costs.
- Evidence cited in the filing includes a photograph of a neck injury and the history of interactions dating back to 2015.
Glover’s legal representative responded to the complaint by calling the claims unfounded and categorizing them as a “meritless fabrication.” Beyond that statement, the actor has not publicly commented on the specifics of the allegations.
The suit also describes ongoing contact following the alleged eviction, accusing the actor of repeated attempts to coerce the plaintiff into a sexual relationship and of harassing behavior. The woman says the eviction left her homeless and that she has experienced lasting psychological and physical effects, including expenses for medical and counseling services.
Timeline (as described in the complaint)
- 2015 — Initial contact via social media.
- Years later — First in-person meeting in Dresden; plaintiff alleges the actor exhibited items from his collection.
- Early 2024 — Plaintiff moves into actor’s residence.
- March 2024 — Alleged assault after mosque visit; photograph of injury included in lawsuit; restraining order later dismissed for failure to prosecute.
- Feb. 26, 2026 — Civil complaint filed in California seeking damages and a jury trial.
Legally, the case raises several paths to resolution. The civil claims could result in monetary damages if the plaintiff prevails, while accusations of malicious prosecution and wrongful eviction hinge on the court’s evaluation of prior filings and the circumstances around the eviction and any attempts to involve law enforcement.
For readers tracking celebrity legal matters, this filing is notable for invoking the Bane Act and for the inclusion of alleged contemporaneous evidence. Because no criminal charges were reported, the matter will proceed primarily through the civil courts unless new information prompts prosecutors to reopen an inquiry.
Crispin Glover first gained widespread recognition as George McFly in the original Back to the Future and has appeared in films such as What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, Dead Man and Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. On television he played Mr. World in Starz’s adaptation of American Gods. The new lawsuit adds a contentious legal chapter to a long career in film and television.
The case is ongoing; court records will determine next steps, including any scheduling of hearings, discovery and whether the parties reach a settlement or proceed to trial.
