Quavo Faces $1.2 Million Judgment After Slapping Las Vegas Valet

Antonio Lamar Henry has filed a request in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, to enforce a $1,198,772.68 judgment against rapper Quavo. The May 22 filing follows a March 21, 2025, Nevada court finalization of a ruling stemming from a 2018 incident where Quavo, born Quavious Marshall, slapped Henry while Henry worked as a valet at the Encore Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

The current legal action seeks to recognize the Nevada ruling under Georgia’s Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act. According to court documents, the judgment involves joint liability shared between Quavo and co-defendants Romondo Arkell Brooks and Lance Lavar Limerick.

Why is the judgment total now $1.19 million?

The total payout request of $1,198,772.68 exceeds the original September 2024 jury award of $682,000 in compensatory and punitive damages. According to the latest filings, the increased amount accounts for accumulated costs and interest.

The specific breakdown includes $509,468.78 for compensatory damages and $150,000.00 for punitive damages. Henry is also seeking $169,443.56 in pre-judgment interest, $274,164.50 in legal fees, and $95,695.84 in court-related expenses.

Did You Know? The legal dispute originated from a 2018 encounter at the Encore Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, where Antonio Lamar Henry was employed as a valet.

What is Quavo’s defense in the case?

Quavo has denied any wrongdoing regarding the assault. His attorney has argued that Henry provided no evidence of injury resulting from the slap. The rapper’s legal counsel further alleged that Henry viewed the artist as a “hip-hop lotto ticket.”

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the move to file in Fulton County is a strategic effort to utilize the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act, which allows a creditor to collect on a judgment from another state by domesticating it in the debtor’s home jurisdiction.

What happens next in the enforcement process?

The Georgia court may now decide whether to recognize and enforce the Nevada judgment. If the court grants the request, Henry could begin the process of collecting the total sum from Quavo and his co-defendants.

Video shows altercation between Migos rapper Quavo, Las Vegas valet

Further proceedings may depend on whether the defense files a challenge to the enforcement request in the Fulton County court. Legal representatives for both Quavo and Henry have been contacted for comment.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the original incident occur?
The slap took place in 2018 at the Encore Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Who is held liable for the payment?
According to court filings, Quavo, Romondo Arkell Brooks, and Lance Lavar Limerick share joint liability for the payment.

What was the original jury verdict in 2024?
In September 2024, a Las Vegas jury ordered Quavo to pay $682,000 in compensatory and punitive damages.

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