Suit Filed Against Kobe & Wife Moves Forward: Bryants had sought to have case dismissed.
*Kobe and Vanessa Bryant got mixed news yesterday regarding the suit filed by their former maid. A California judge has ruled that Maria Jimenez can continue her wrongful discharge case but can't sue for emotional distress. Orange County Superior Court Judge Kirk Nakamura also ruled Thursday that the Bryants can pursue their countersuit against Jimenez for violating a confidentiality agreement by talking to reporters about the family.