According to the document, a "loss-run" report from Chartis Insurance (a name briefly used by an AIG subsidiary in an abandoned rebranding attempt), one small payment went to a previously unreported accuser, a Chicago-area sports therapist who worked with the US women's soccer team in 2008. The other line-item payout, $80,750, was allotted to the John Doe masseur case.
A quick refresher on the John Doe #1 and #2 timeline:
- On Friday, May 4, 2012, an anonymous Beverly Hills masseur filed an uncomfortably graphic federal complaint against Travolta, recounting a private session during which the actor became verbally nasty, grabbed the masseur's scrotum, jerked off, and, at one point, offered to broker a three-way with an unnamed actress—but only if the two men had sex first.
- The following Tuesday, May 8, a second plaintiff was added to the original suit by lawyerOkorie Okorocha. John Doe #2, a Georgia-based masseur who would later be outed as John "Casey" Truesdale, accused Travolta of similarly inappropriate behavior during an in-room Atlanta hotel session, including masturbation, repeated insistence on "spreading his butt cheeks," and forcible hugging.
- On May 9, Travolta's lawyer Marty Singer furnished proof that his client had not been in California on the date and time of John Doe #1's alleged transaction. The plaintiff insisted the incident still happened, but that he got the date wrong.
- On May 15, 2012, Okorocha filed a request to dismiss Doe #1 from the suit.
- Three days later, on May 18, John Doe #2 filed a motion to dismiss the case completely, saying publicly that he'd chosen Gloria Allred instead of Okorocha to represent his interests. There is no record of his case being filed again.
These details correspond with the largest financial claim on the loss-run document, a total payout of $80,750: The claimant is listed as "unknown"; the line-item description states the claim arose from a "suit brought on behalf of the plaintiffs alleging assault, sexual battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress" (the same grounds as John Does #1 and #2); and the loss date is May 15, 2012, the same day John Doe #1 was dropped from the suit and three days before John Doe #2 filed a motion to dismiss the case completely. On the report, there are no other claims filed around this time.
All of which is to say that despite Marty Singer's public insistence that no settlement offer was made in the John Doe case, Travolta's insurance company tells a different story. (It bears noting that $80,750, while not an insubstantial amount, is orders of magnitude lower than the $2 million in damages the John Does initially demanded.)
The other insurance payout cited in the report—a far smaller amount of $3,850—went to claimant Mark Higgins, identified here as a "former employee" whose attorney issued a "demand letter...alleging sexual assault." That would presumably be the same Mark Higgins profiled by theLimerick Leader in 2007, an Irish triathlete turned sports-injury therapist who "treated some high profile stars including John Travolta who suffered a back injury while playing golf in Adare some years ago."
Adare Manor is an extravagant five-star hotel and golf resort in Limerick where Travolta has stayed. In May 2004, ShowBiz Ireland photographed the actor driving his late son Jett around the Emerald Isle grounds; you can still find those images on Getty. Higgins, who now lives outside of Chicago with his wife and son, resided in Ireland until 2005. His LinkedIn profile puts him at the Irish Institute of Physical Therapy and Applied Science from 2001 to 2004. (An Adare Manor Human Resources representative couldn't confirm or deny whether Adare directly employed Higgins, citing a difficulty with employee-record archives prior to 2006.) So the timetable aligns, as does the pattern of transaction surrounding previous allegations: One of Higgins's professional specialties is medical massage.
Even Fabian Zanzi's suit alleged that Travolta's assault began with the seemingly innocent request of a neck rub. His name and information also appears on the insurance-claim list; it shows up as open and unpaid.
The names of three other Travolta associates appear on the insurance list, citing claims brought on by attorney demand letters "alleging sexual assault" that hadn't been fulfilled. One is Mark Riccardi, a veteran stunt-coordinator who'd worked as Travolta's stunt-double for years on projects like Get Shorty, Face/Off, and Battlefield Earth and continues to use his Travolta affiliation as a selling point, even on his Twitter account. Riccardi's attorney, Michael Bressler, denied any knowledge of the demand letter. "He's made no allegations against Mr. Travolta," Bressler insisted over the phone. "I ask that you not include his name."
The report also states that someone named Anthony Brazas—which happens to be the name of Travolta's former driver and stand-in—issued an attorney demand letter "alleging sexual assault," but has not been paid by the insurer. Another individual named James Carney, whose identity and relationship to Travolta couldn't be determined, is also listed as having made an assault claim.
At the time of the report, all six claims were listed as still open.
We contacted Travolta's lawyer Marty Singer, Mark Higgins, Zanzi's attorneys, Tony Brazas, Okorie Okorocha, and AIG for comment; none returned our messages.
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An award he didn't already have! Tom Cruise is honoured with a certificate of his Irish ancestry as promotes new film in Dublin
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Tom Cruise has played his fair share of heroes during his career, and Irish researchers have discovered that being a good guy could be in his genes.
The actor was presented with a certificate celebrating his Irish ancestry during a trip to Dublin for the premiere of his new film, Oblivion.
It has been revealed one of his forefathers helped stricken farmers in the nineteenth century, and prior to that, his bloodline can be traced back to days of knights in shining armor.
Certified Irishman: Tom Cruise was presented with a special certificate that marks his Irish heritage
The research was commissioned by Tourism Ireland on behalf of The Gathering - an initiative to attract the Irish diaspora to visit Ireland through 2013.
Tom's Irish heritage was honoured with a reception hosted by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ireland.
Tanaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister Eamon Gilmore presented the star with a framed certificate, which Tom looked delighted to receive.
Special ceremony: Tom and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Eamon Gilmore in Dublin on Wednesday
Tom is in Dublin for the premiere of his latest blockbuster, Oblivion, at the Savoy cinema.
He also has engagements with the Irish Film Board, an appearance on the Late Late Show and a visit to the Guinness brewery on his agenda.
The day's plans will no doubt be made even more enjoyable by Tom's discovery that his Irish roots can be traced back for 800 years.
The findings reveal that the 50-year old actor's ancestry includes knights, rebels and 'hero landlord' Patrick Russell Cruise.
Centuries of heritage: Tom discovered there are some colourful characters in his family tree
Don't forget your roots: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Eamon Gilmore and Tom examine a map of Ireland
Proud moment: Tom beamed widely as he accepted the accolade from the Irish minister in Dublin
Tom was told that his great-great-great grandfather returned from America to Ireland after his land agent forced families from farms in Co Westmeath in 1843.
Upon his return he restored tenants to 500 acres around Paristown and Dardistown in the years before the Great Famine when potato crops repeatedly failed.
Pint-sized: Tom Cruise also stopped off at the Guinness Storehouse where he saw how the beer is made
Thirsty work: Tom took some time to try a pint of freshly brewed Guinness in Dublin
Tom was joined by his Oblivion co-star Olga Kurylenko for the trip to the Guinness Storehouse.
The popular tourist attraction allows interested beer drinkers to pour their very own pint of Guinness and drink it, too.
Tom made easy work of playing bartender, smoothly pulling a pint of rich, black stout.
Maybe he was recalling some training from when he was filming Tequila Sunrise in the 1980s.
Easy: Tom made pulling a pint of Guinness look like an easy task - most bartenders will tell you that it isn't
Glamorous barmaid: Olga Kurylenko joined Tom in the Gravity Bar at the top of the Guinness Storehouse
Picture perfect: Olga looked beautiful as she enjoyed sampling some Guinness
Olga, who looked casual yet chic in a geometric patterned dress, happily posed for a photo holding a pint of the famous Irish beverage.
The 33-year old actress stars alongside Tom in the new action film, and is also expected at the Dublin premiere.
Tom has been mobbed by star struck fans since his arrival to the Emerald Isle on Tuesday.
The Top Gun star graciously signed autographs for an excited crowd who had stood in the cold waiting for him as he arrived at the Merrion Hotel in Dublin.
He made sure to flash a glimpse of his trademark smile as he chatted to fans who had been waiting for him in the bitter cold.
Busy day ahead: Tom will spend Wednesday visiting the Irish film board and the Guinness brewery
Happy to be here: Tom made sure to show off his famous smile as he greeted fans who had been waiting for a glimpse of him
Gracious star: Tom Cruise signed autographs for excited fans outside the Merrion Hotel in Dublin, Ireland on Tuesday night
The actor bundled up in a down puffy jacket as he smiled and greeted his Irish fans.
Despite the fact that it was nighttime, the superstar shielded his eye with sunglasses, no doubt in an attempt to go incognito.
The actor appeared in high spirits as he shook hands fans, despite his recent whirlwind tour.
High spirits: The 50-year-old shook hands with fans as he made his way into his hotel
Looking good: Tom shielded his face with sunglasses but it didn't stop fans from recognising him
Still got it: Tom flashed his famous smile as he stood outside his hotel
He has already hit a few destinations around the world as he promotes his latest blockbuster Oblivion.
And Monday afternoon was no different as Tom Cruise was greeted warmly by his fans in Moscow, Russia.
The global superstar may not have been a native of the country, but he was still welcomed like a prodigal son.
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Hollywood calling: Tom Cruise was greeted warmly by fans as he attended the Oblivion premiere on Monday in Moscow, Russia
The cold war: The rainfall was not enough to dampen Tom's spirits as he signed autographs and took pictures for fans
Looking his usual dapper best Cruise, 50, took to the red carpet like a duck to water and turned on the charm.
The All You Need Is Kill actor was sharp in a three piece suit which he teamed with a blue tie and white shirt.
Tom's dark grey pinstripe suit was partially covered by a thick black jacket as he braved the wet weather to take pictures with fans.
The man: Tom looked right at home on the red carpet as the fans begged him for photographs
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