Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend has asked to be released from a confidentiality agreement signed with the golfing superstar

the ex girlfriend of Tiger Woods, Erica Hermannsued to be released from a confidentiality agreement the golfing superstar made her sign at the start of their relationship in 2017judicial sources reported on Wednesday.

Herman, who lived with the 15 times winner of the Majors in his Florida mansion until the end of 2022submitted the application to 19th Judicial Circuit Court in Martin County.

According to court records known to the news agency AFPHerman’s attorneys argue that the NDA (agreement) he was asked to sign is “invalid and unenforceableunder U.S. federal law known as the Speaking Act (Act of speaking clearly).

The law, which came into force last year in the wake of the MeToo movement, makes Confidentiality agreements cannot be executed in case of assault and sexual harassment.

The presentations of the Herman case do not go into more detail and there are no specific charges against Woods.

But in response to a question in the court filing that says “Does this case involve allegations of sexual abuse?Herman’s attorneys checked the box with a “Yes.”

Herman’s attempt to renege on his deal nes marks an escalation of one legal dispute with Woods which began last October, but which has largely gone unreported in the US media.

In court documents also seen by the AFPHerman’s lawyers sued Jupiter Island Homestead Irrevocable Trustwhich is the legal entity that owns the Woods Florida home.

Herman’s lawsuit alleges that Woods’ agents tricked her into leaving the mansion last year telling her to get ready for the holidays.

“By deception, the agents of the defendant (Woods) convinced the plaintiff (Herman) to pack a suitcase for a short vacation and, when she arrived at the airport, told her that she had been dropped off at his residence,” the court filing reads.

The complaint says that due to the “aggressive use” of the nondisclosure agreement, Herman is unsure whether she can disclose “facts that would give rise to various legal claims that she believes she has.”

He adds that he doesn’t know what other information about his own life he can reveal and with whom.

Marne SteinbergForest officer with signature Excel Sports Management, did not respond immediately to a call and an SMS which The Associated Press asked for your comments.

Woods’ impeccable image imploded in 2009 after revelations from multiple infidelities, which led him to divorce his first wife, Elin Nordegren, in 2010.

The golf icon will not play in the Players Championship this week in Florida, but he’s signed up and expects to play at the April Masters in Augusta.

(With information from AFP and The Associated Press)

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