For Miss Universe Organization’s part, the institution said in a statement to People that it hadn’t “been served with, nor has it received, any lawsuit, claim, demand letter, or subpoena from Ms. Henry or anyone acting on her behalf” and “therefore not in a position to comment on claims we have not seen.”
However, the Miss Universe Organization did assert that because the competition was in Thailand, “the venue, the stage, and on-site safety, rested with the host and production entities, MGI and Miss Universe Thailand.”
“When those parties failed to cover Ms. Henry’s hospital expenses and left her unattended, the Miss Universe Organization stepped in and paid them, despite having no obligation to do so,” the statement continued. “The Organization also covered her treatment at a specialized hospital in Jamaica following her return home.”
The organization also said it went “well beyond any legal responsibility,” offering Henry a position on their team as a goodwill ambassador but ultimately did not receive a response.