FKA Twigs Challenges NDA in Renewed Shia LaBeouf Legal Dispute

July 18, 2026

FKA twigs has filed a new lawsuit challenging confidentiality provisions included in her 2025 settlement with Shia LaBeouf. The singer, legally named Tahliah Barnett, argues that the NDA conflicts with California’s STAND Act, which restricts agreements that silence disclosures involving sexual assault. She is not seeking damages but wants a court to declare the disputed terms unenforceable.

FKA twigs has renewed her legal dispute with Shia LaBeouf. A settlement agreement is now under challenge.
FKA twigs has renewed her legal dispute with Shia LaBeouf. A settlement agreement is now under challenge.

The singer, whose legal name is Tahliah Barnett, has filed a new complaint concerning confidentiality terms linked to their 2025 settlement.

The new case focuses on an NDA. Barnett says parts of it are unlawful.
The new case focuses on an NDA. Barnett says parts of it are unlawful.

She is asking a Los Angeles court to prevent LaBeouf from enforcing provisions of the nondisclosure agreement.

Their legal history began in 2020. Barnett made serious abuse allegations.
Their legal history began in 2020. Barnett made serious abuse allegations.

Her original lawsuit accused LaBeouf of sexual battery, assault and infliction of emotional distress during their relationship.

LaBeouf disputed the allegations. The case did not reach trial.
LaBeouf disputed the allegations. The case did not reach trial.

After years of legal proceedings, both parties agreed to settle the lawsuit privately in July 2025.

The settlement included confidentiality terms. Those restrictions are now contested.
The settlement included confidentiality terms. Those restrictions are now contested.

Barnett’s new filing argues that the agreement limits what she can say about her experiences and sexual abuse more broadly.

California law is central to the complaint. The STAND Act restricts certain NDAs.
California law is central to the complaint. The STAND Act restricts certain NDAs.

The legislation limits confidentiality clauses that prevent people from disclosing factual information involving sexual assault or harassment.

A later interview triggered another dispute. LaBeouf pursued a contract claim.
A later interview triggered another dispute. LaBeouf pursued a contract claim.

According to Barnett’s complaint, LaBeouf initiated arbitration after she discussed her sense of safety following the relationship.

That arbitration was dismissed. The NDA question remains unresolved.
That arbitration was dismissed. The NDA question remains unresolved.

Barnett is now seeking a court ruling on whether the contested provisions can legally be enforced.

She is not requesting financial damages. The lawsuit seeks declaratory relief.
She is not requesting financial damages. The lawsuit seeks declaratory relief.

Her filing asks the court to invalidate the disputed restrictions rather than award her compensation.

The case could clarify limits on confidentiality. A judge will decide what the law permits.
The case could clarify limits on confidentiality. A judge will decide what the law permits.

The dispute highlights the continuing legal debate over settlement privacy and the right of alleged abuse survivors to speak publicly.