Why is Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend suing him and what’s his response?
Arguably the greatest golfer to ever play the game, the 15-time major winner has often endured a somewhat controversial life when off the course.
In what is becoming an increasingly complex legal battle with his former partner, Woods’ attorneys have now responded to the allegations against them, painting them as “disingenuous” to say the least.
Why has Erica Herman filed 2 lawsuits against Tiger Woods
As reports have confirmed, Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend, Erica Herman, filed two lawsuits against parties representing the 15-time major champion. Herman is seeking $30 million in damages amid a domestic dispute, in addition to the the dissolution of a nondisclosure agreement, which she signed when their relationship began back in 2017. It is understood that Woods terminated the relationship last year, after which he reportedly locked her out of his house. Indeed, the lawsuit alleges that aside from those actions, the agents of Woods’ homestead trust also misappropriated some $40,000 worth of her own money.
Where the NDA is concerned, Herman’s lawyer stated in a complaint filed this week that the NDA in question was signed more than five years ago and as such, should be declared unenforceable under the federal Speak Out Act. For context, the act was passed by Congress back on December 7th, 2022 and was aimed at preventing the enforcement of NDAs when harassment or sexual assault are suspected. It’s important to note here that no claim has been made against Woods specifically, however the suit does allege that Woods’ trust attempted to enforce the NDA in an effort to conceal details of their relationship. Woods’ trust has since requested arbitration regarding the NDA.
Tiger Woods’ attorney responds to allegations
In the wake of the allegations against him, reports now confirm that an attorney for Woods has pushed back on the allegations brought against his client by Herman. In a statement made on behalf of his client, Attorney J.B. Murray first denied that Herman had an oral tenancy agreement with Woods to stay in his home for five more years after the end of their relationship. Further to that he went on to explain that Woods arranged to pay for Herman to stay at a local luxury resort, while providing funds to be used in acquiring a new residence.
“Ms. Herman’s claim that her disputes are with the Trustee of the Trust, and not with Mr. Woods, is disingenuous,” said Murray’s filing. “Ms. Herman’s decision to sue the Trust rather than Mr. Woods is nothing more than a transparent attempt by Ms. Herman to avoid her contractual obligation to arbitrate and to gain leverage by litigating her disputes with Mr. Woods in a public forum.” This latest development marks the first formal response by Woods in the case which was filed back in October of 2022.