Althea alleges in lawsuit that Joseline used crack cocaine at 'Love & Hip Hop Atlanta' reunion show

Prior to the taping, there had been rising tensions between the two couples on social media and on the show itself.

The brawl happened last month during the taping of the reunion shows in New York City. TMZ first reported about it last month soon after it happened.  On Monday's episode on VH1, we saw the lead up to the mayhem and bits and pieces of the fight itself. Presumably, the second part of the reunion will focus heavily on the actual fight and the aftermath, based on the teasers.

During the episode, before the taping was to start for the Stevie J/Joseline and Althea/Benzino portion of the reunion, Stevie J and Joseline were both  commenting how hot it was in the studio.

Benzino and Althea both snarkily said it was the cocaine. It was unclear who they were specifically referencing about the drug use but it might have been both Joseline and Stevie J.

Both Joseline and Stevie J approached Benzino and Althea on stage. Security was able to stop Stevie J from going after Benzino but Joseline was able to get to Althea.

According to the lawsuit, Joseline "began her assault by viciously punching Plaintiff in the face, then continued to hit and scratch her. Defendant then pulled Plaintiff to the ground where she continued to hit and scratch Plaintiff until security personnel were able to restrain her." Eaton "suffered a black eye, abrasions to her face and arms, and extensive bruising to her arms and legs."

The lawsuit then claims "numerous witnesses and media outlets have reported observing Defendant Hernandez smoking crack cocaine out of a pipe backstage at the LHHATL reunion show, and Plaintiffs believe that Defendant's intoxication was a contributing factor to her violent and unprovoked assault of Plaintiff."

The lawsuit does not make reference to what Benzino and Althea said about cocaine use moments before Joseline attacked her.

The counts against Joseline include assault and battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. She is seeking compensatory and punitive damages determined by a jury.

Joseline ultimately attacked at least two other women on the show but I don't think there were any criminal charges filed against Joseline.

Benzino afterwards questioned why security had so much trouble stopping Joseline's rampage and wondered if it was a set up.

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