On Wednesday, the son of a prominent public figure requested a federal judge in California to dismiss a lawsuit he filed in 2023 against a former government aide. The suit was related to the release of personal data allegedly sourced from a laptop attributed to him.
In court filings, the plaintiff’s legal team cited significant financial strain as the primary reason for withdrawing the case. They stated that his income has dropped considerably, and he is currently dealing with substantial debts. Additionally, recent wildfires in the Pacific Palisades rendered his rental home uninhabitable for an extended period, compounding his difficulties.
According to the filings, the plaintiff has struggled to secure stable housing and employment, and his legal team emphasized the need to focus on resolving personal and financial matters rather than continuing litigation.
The defendant, a former White House aide, was accused of violating state and federal laws by creating an online database containing tens of thousands of personal emails allegedly linked to the plaintiff.
While a motion to dismiss the case was previously denied by the court, the plaintiff’s legal team has now formally moved to withdraw the lawsuit.
In a related declaration, the plaintiff noted challenges in generating income through art sales and public appearances—previously his main sources of revenue. He revealed that his art sales have dropped sharply, with only one piece sold in recent months compared to dozens in previous years.
The court filings also referenced unresolved financial obligations, including rent debts, and confirmed the individual’s recent decisions to drop another federal case involving separate legal claims.
The motion to dismiss was filed with prejudice, indicating the lawsuit cannot be refiled in the future.