Three Women Sue Massage Therapist and Spa | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

Three women have filed lawsuits against former massage therapist Matthew Owen Jones and Escape Day Spa, alleging sexual assault during massage appointments — including one during a couples session despite explicit requests to stop. The spa allegedly ignored prior complaints and continued booking clients with Jones even after his license expired. One victim was offered a refund and free massage instead of an investigation after reporting the assault. Jones, now arrested and charged with first-degree sexual abuse, faces civil claims seeking damages for failures in hiring, supervision, and…