In a new lawsuit filed on May 5, Erica Herman accused Tiger Woods of sexually assaulting her during their six-year relationship. In the lawsuit, Herman claims the golf legend forced her to sign a non-disclosure agreement with threats that he would fire her if she refused. At the time they started dating, Herman was working at Woods’ South Florida restaurant. “A boss imposing different work conditions on his employee because of their sexual relationship is sexual harassment,” part of the lawsuit read, per the Daily Mail.
But Herman’s claims didn’t stop there, as she also accused Woods of tricking her out of their home after their breakup earlier this year. “And, when he became disgruntled with their sexual relationship, he tricked her into leaving her home, locked her out, took her cash, pets, and personal possessions, and tried to strong-arm her into signing a different NDA,” the filing added. At the time of this writing, Woods has yet to respond to Herman’s claims.
Herman’s claims come only a few months after initially filing a lawsuit requesting to be removed from the NDA she previously signed with Woods, as reported by People. Though she made no mention of her latest claims, Herman subtly hinted at it by citing the Speak Out Act, a law that allows for NDAs to be voided in the case of sexual harassment or assault.
If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN’s National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
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