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What’s Next in the Scandoval Revenge-Porn Case

Legal proceedings in the 'Scandoval' revenge-porn case shift following a failed appeal to dismiss the lawsuit.

By · Published August 9, 2026  10:42 UTC · Updated August 10, 2026  22:27 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Legal proceedings in the 'Scandoval' revenge-porn case shift following a failed appeal to dismiss the lawsuit.
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The decision ensures the litigation will proceed, as the motion to dismiss was rejected. MyNewsLA.com, LAmag, People.com, Rolling Stone, and Vulture confirm that the legal dispute stems from events documented on the reality series Vanderpump Rules.

While the court rejected the dismissal appeal, legal counsel has now proposed a pause in the proceedings. This request aims to keep the case on hold until the outcome of the Madix appeal is finalized.

Coverage does not yet specify how long a potential pause might last or when the court will rule on the proposal to stay the case. The long-term timeline for the lawsuit remains unestablished as parties wait for procedural updates regarding the hold.

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What was the result of the recent appeal?

Ariana Madix lost her bid to have the revenge-porn lawsuit filed by Rachel Leviss dismissed.

What is the status of the trial now?

Lawyers have proposed keeping the case on hold pending the outcome of the appeal.

What is the subject of the lawsuit?

The litigation involves allegations of revenge-porn related to events featured on Vanderpump Rules.

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