Ariana Madix May Ask California Supreme Court To Review Her Legal Battle With Rachel Leviss

Ariana Madix, known for appearing on the reality TV show Vanderpump Rules, has lost her appeal in a California appeals court to dismiss Rachel Leviss’s revenge porn and privacy lawsuit. The judge rejected her request, ruling that the case would continue moving forward.

Madix now plans to take the matter to the California Supreme Court level. As reported previously, she requested to postpone the hearing date until September 2026, citing scheduling conflicts.

This development follows the Scandoval controversy, which began when Leviss filed a civil complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court on February 20, 2024. The complaint accused Madix and Tom Sandoval of revenge porn after discovering explicit FaceTime videos of Leviss on Sandoval's phone.

In mid-2024, Madix attempted to have the lawsuit dismissed, citing free speech protections. However, the judge refused to grant her request, allowing the case to proceed.

With about 40 days left before making a final decision, Madix still needs to determine whether she will pursue an appeal at the California Supreme Court. The outcome remains uncertain pending further action.

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