The drama continues betweenTiger Woodsand his ex-girlfriend.
Amid her breakup with the professional golfer,Erica Hermanasked for a court tovoid a non-disclosure agreementshe signed when they first began dating in 2017. She cited a law that allows NDAs to be nullified in cases of sexual assault.
In the filing, a defendant — Jupiter Island Irrevocable Homestead Trust — asks for Herman’s lawsuit to be heard before an arbitrator. In her claims, Herman says she had an oral agreement with the trust that allowed her to live at Woods' home for another five years.
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Lawyers for the trust argue that Herman was only allowed to live in the home while she was dating Woods. The 47-year-old athlete currently lives at the estate with his two children, whom he shares with his ex-wifeElin Nordegren. Herman was told she had to move out after Woods ended their relationship back in October.
Herman is suing for consequential monetary damages, injunctive relief, and attorneys' fees under the Florida Residential Landlord Tenant Act, per the court documents.
Woods' representatives did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
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The trust’s attorneys also filed a motion to stay proceedings until the arbitration argument is settled. They attached a redacted version of the NDA that said arbitration was required for any issues between Herman and Woods. The now-exes both signed the agreement on Aug. 9, 2017.
PEOPLE reached out to Herman’s attorneys but did not immediately hear back.
In her own filing, Herman claims that the NDA should be voided, citing the Speak Out Act, which protects victims of sexual assault or harassment.
The documents state that Woods and Herman “had a long relationship” that was both professional and personal. Herman claims she is “currently unsure what other information about her own life she may discuss or with whom,” the complaint states.
Herman has not made any accusations against Woods, per the report.
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Herman, a former restaurant manager, was first romantically linked to Woods when she was pictured alongside him at the Presidents Cup in New Jersey in September 2017. It was there at the tournament — where Woods served as an assistant captain for the United States team — that Herman wore a badge reserved for the girlfriends and wives of players.
Over the years, Herman has been a constant at the course whenever Woods is competing. However, the couple have otherwise remained very private over the years (a notable difference from Woods’previous relationshipwithLindsey Vonnand his very public marriage anddivorcefrom Nordegren).
They wererarely seen out in publicat non-golf events, but they did attend the2022 US Opentogether to supportSerena Williamsfrom the stands. Herman has no social media presence either and has only appeared on Woods’Instagramthree times since October 2017.
source: people.com
