Judge denies Erica Hermans request to invalidate NDA with Tiger Woods


In a recent ruling, a Florida judge decided that Erica Herman, Tiger Woods’ former girlfriend, must honor a nondisclosure agreement she allegedly signed and proceed with her lawsuits against the golf superstar in private arbitration. The judge dismissed Herman’s attempt to void the 2017 agreement, which she claimed was related to sexual harassment by Woods, deeming her allegations as insufficient.

Judge Elizabeth Metzger stated that Herman failed to provide specific evidence of any sexual assault or harassment, and pointed out that a nondisclosure agreement had been negotiated between Herman and Woods in 2017, regardless of her attorney’s current doubts about her signature on the document.

During a recent hearing, Herman’s attorney acknowledged that she had signed an agreement, but contested the version presented by Woods’ attorneys. Metzger explained that if Herman unequivocally denied signing the agreement, a hearing would have been ordered; however, since Herman is unsure, the matter will be decided in arbitration.

Erica Herman, 39, had filed lawsuits against Woods and the trust that owns his Florida mansion, seeking $30 million and alleging sexual harassment. She argued that the nondisclosure agreement should be voided under a new federal law relating to sexual abuse or harassment.

In her lawsuits, Herman claimed Woods had threatened to terminate her employment if she did not sign the agreement, which her attorney argued constituted harassment. However, the sexual harassment allegations were not thoroughly addressed during the hearing, with Metzger requesting more information before considering them.

Overall, the judge’s ruling stands in favor of upholding the nondisclosure agreement and moving the dispute into private arbitration, leaving the final resolution uncertain.


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