“Erica Herman Withdraws Lawsuit Against Tiger Woods, Denies Sexual Harassment Claims”

Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend, Erica Herman, has withdrawn her $30 million lawsuit against the trust owning his $54 million Florida mansion, asserting she never accused him of sexual harassment, contrary to her attorney’s previous claims. Herman claimed Woods promised her residence at the mansion until 2026 but unexpectedly evicted her last year.

In a brief notice, Herman’s attorney, Benjamin Hodas, stated the voluntary dismissal was “with prejudice,” precluding future claims. He clarified that Herman never asserted being a victim of sexual harassment or abuse by Woods or his agents, despite his earlier allegations.

Herman and Woods were romantically involved from 2015 until October 2022, with Herman residing in the mansion from 2016. She managed Woods’ restaurant in Palm Beach County, signing a nondisclosure agreement in 2017. This agreement prohibited public discussion of their relationship and mandated private arbitration for legal disputes.

During a May court hearing, Hodas argued that Herman, possibly under duress, signed the nondisclosure agreement, alleging it was unenforceable under a federal law voiding such contracts in cases of sexual abuse or harassment. He contended that Woods’ threat to fire Herman constituted harassment.

However, Circuit Judge Elizabeth Metzger rejected Herman’s attempt to nullify the nondisclosure agreement, deeming her allegations “vague and threadbare.” Metzger emphasized Herman’s failure to provide specific details supporting claims of sexual assault or harassment.

A separate lawsuit against Woods, rejected by a judge in May, has now seen its appeal dropped this week. While no court documents hint at settlements, it’s plausible that any resolution occurred privately.

Forbes Magazine estimates Woods’ net worth at $1.1 billion. In 2017, he placed the mansion in the Jupiter Island Irrevocable Homestead Trust, an entity solely benefiting himself and his two children. Woods’ attorney, J.B. Murray, declined to comment on the recent developments.