Lawsuits

Trevor Bauer Wins $309,000 Judgment Against Sexual Assault Accuser

Published JUN 4 2025

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Above: Professional baseball pitcher Trevor Bauer is seen during the 2024 Mexican Baseball League (LMB) King Series Championship match between his then-team Diablos Rojos del México and Sultanes de Monterrey at Estadio Mobil Super in Monterrey, Mexico. Image credit: Carlos Santiago/Contributor/Eyepix Group/LightRocket via Getty Images

The Facts

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has ordered Lindsey Hill, who accused former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Trevor Bauer of sexual assault, to pay Bauer more than $309,000 for violating the terms of their 2023 settlement agreement by falsely claiming that she received money from him.
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Hill reportedly breached the settlement by stating 22 times on social media and podcasts that Bauer paid her money, with each violation carrying a $10,000 penalty plus attorney fees and interest.
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The original 2023 settlement resolved dueling lawsuits in which Bauer sued Hill for defamation and she countersued for assault and sexual battery, with both parties agreeing no money would be exchanged.
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Hill refused to participate in Bauer's October 2024 lawsuit challenging her settlement violations, leading to a default judgment in his favor when she failed to contest the claims.
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Bauer received a 194-game MLB suspension in 2022 following sexual assault allegations from multiple women, but no criminal charges were filed and he has since played in Japan and Mexico.
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Another Bauer accuser, Darcy Adanna Esemonu, was indicted in Arizona on felony charges of fraudulent schemes and theft by extortion for allegedly demanding $3.6 million from the pitcher.
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The Spin

Narrative A

Trevor Bauer has been vindicated. Lindsey Hill's fraudulent sexual assault claims, driven by her self-admitted attempt to win money from him, crumbled under scrutiny. Her inconsistent story, criminal history, and a warrant for her arrest expose her deceit. This $309,000 judgment against her for lying about a settlement confirms Bauer's innocence. The MLB, courts, and accusers owe him apologies for this smear that derailed his once incredible career.

Narrative B

Trevor Bauer's court win doesn't prove innocence, only that Lindsey Hill breached their settlement. His arrogance on social media, mocking teams like the Yankees while begging for a contract, shows he's exploiting the scandal for attention. No MLB team wants him — not only because of these accusations but because he's a divisive clubhouse presence. MLB doesn't promote alleged abusers, which is why he'll remain a pariah forever.