Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by ‘American Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe admin 1 week ago USA Update Comments Off on Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by ‘American Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe 0 Views “I am grateful that this chapter has successfully come to a close and is now something I can now put behind me,” Abdul said in a statement. Share Facebook Twitter Stumbleupon LinkedIn Pinterest