Kai Cenat's legal troubles deepened on Monday as attorneys pressed forward with a lawsuit alleging that the streamer's security detail assaulted a man during New York's Dominican Day Parade. The filing intensified scrutiny of the 24-year-old creator's expanding public appearances and their crowd-control measures.

The suit, filed in New York, claims that a member of Cenat's private security team physically attacked the plaintiff during the August parade in Manhattan. It seeks unspecified damages for injuries and emotional distress, according to court documents.

Cenat, one of the most-watched creators on Twitch and a Streamy Award winner, has drawn enormous crowds at public events, several of which have required police intervention. A 2023 giveaway in Manhattan's Union Square ended in arrests after thousands of fans overwhelmed the area, prompting ongoing questions about how his appearances are managed.

Representatives for Cenat had not issued a public statement on the latest filing by Monday. Legal analysts warned that repeated security-related complaints could complicate the streamer's insurance and venue arrangements for future in-person events, which have become central to his brand.

The case adds to a broader industry conversation about the responsibilities of digital celebrities whose online followings translate into unpredictable physical crowds. Platforms and event organisers have faced increasing pressure to formalise safety protocols for creator-driven gatherings.