Why is Tiger Woods getting sued by Erica Herman? Real reason behind lawsuit explored
Tiger Woods and his long-term girlfriend Erica Herman reportedly split up and she has now sued the 15-time major champion over an NDA forcefully signed in 2017. Herman filed a case allegedly accusing the golfer of having her locked out of their home.
According to a court report by USA Today Sports, the restaurant manager filed a lawsuit against the Homestead Trust controlled by Tiger Woods claiming damages of more than $30 million.
Erica Herman mentioned in her statement that those working for Woods took $40,000 cash that belonged to her and removed her things from Woods' mansion.
Tiger Woods and Erica Herman signed an 'oral tenancy agreement' that allows Herman to stay in his house for 11 years. But it's only been six years since their relationship, which implies five more years for her to stay in the Florida home.
Herman did not directly sue Woods, but she dropped the bomb on the trust owned by the golf legend. She is seeking to nullify the non-disclosure agreement and is ready to share her experience throughout her relationship with Tiger Woods.
The couple reportedly went their own ways a few months back, but have not confirmed the split. However, Erica missed the Genesis Invitational that concluded in February, in which Woods competed and finished at T47.
Tiger Woods' response to the lawsuit by Erica Herman
Erica Herman and Tiger Woods have been dating since 2017 and in 2019, she moved in to live with the golf star and his two kids in Jupiter. The couple had a beautiful relationship, but out of the blue, their break-up rumors made headlines.
The couple is best known for keeping their relationship a low-key affair. Before Herman's case filing, there was no sign of the two splitting apart. However, seemingly they called it quits.
The golf pro responded to allegations stating that Herman herself removed things from his house. He also explained that she said she won't be returning. Nonetheless, the couple has not uttered a word in public yet.
Earlier, Erica Herman expressed her excitement about Woods competing at the Masters in 2023. Interestingly, the PGA Tour player appreciated Herman's efforts who was by his side when he was involved in a horrific car accident in 2021. In an interview with Golf Digest, he said:
"There was a point in time when, I wouldn’t say it was 50/50, but it was damn near there, if I was going to walk out of that hospital with one leg."
Woods added:
"Once I (kept it), I wanted to test and see if I still had my hands. So even in the hospital, I would have Erica and Rob throw me something. Throw me anything.”
Tiger Woods is not very lucky when it comes to love. He was married to Elin Nordegren for a few years before the model found out about his multiple affairs and she and Tiger then went their separate ways. The scandal brought a lot of humiliation to Woods. However, he issued a public apology for his deeds and moved on with his life.