New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs faces mounting legal pressure just 48 hours before he takes the field in Super Bowl LX, as a former associate has filed a multi-count lawsuit alleging defamation, civil conspiracy, and vicarious liability in connection with a stolen Ferrari and an alleged assault.
The lawsuit, filed in civil court, paints a troubling picture of escalating tensions between the Pro Bowl receiver and a man who claims to have worked in a concierge and consulting capacity for Diggs.
According to court documents, the dispute centers on events that unfolded in July 2024. The plaintiff alleges that Diggs requested his assistance in coordinating the transportation of a Ferrari from Miami to New York and subsequently to Houston. However, the vehicle was reportedly stolen while in Houston.
The plaintiff maintains that law enforcement concluded the luxury vehicle was taken by third parties in what authorities described as a “sophisticated theft operation.” Despite this determination, the lawsuit claims Diggs began circulating a different narrative within their professional and social circles—one that directly implicated the plaintiff as the perpetrator.
“He vehemently denies stealing the Ferrari,” the complaint states, emphasizing that the plaintiff was never arrested or charged in connection with the incident. The lawsuit alleges these “false allegations” had devastating consequences for his business ventures.
The legal filing details what the plaintiff characterizes as a pattern of harassment that followed Diggs’ alleged accusations. Members of Diggs’ inner circle allegedly confronted the man on multiple occasions at restaurants in both Houston and Miami, and even appeared at his residence demanding the return of gifts previously given to him by the Patriots star.
In January 2025, according to the lawsuit, Diggs sent the plaintiff a text message stating he was “responsible and accountable for all actions of those around me”—a communication the plaintiff’s legal team may argue demonstrates awareness of his associates’ conduct.
The situation allegedly escalated to violence in December 2025 at Tootsie’s Cabaret, a well-known Miami establishment. The plaintiff claims he was assaulted by two individuals associated with Diggs’ circle, suffering what he describes as serious injuries, including a torn ACL.
Perhaps most significantly, the lawsuit alleges that Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs—Stefon’s brother and a fellow NFL star—witnessed the alleged attack but failed to intervene. Trevon Diggs has been named as a co-defendant in the case.
The complaint sets forth multiple causes of action, including
- Defamation, based on the allegedly false theft accusations
- Civil conspiracy, suggesting coordinated wrongful conduct
- Vicarious liability, holding Stefon Diggs responsible for the actions of his associates
The plaintiff is seeking unspecified damages from both Stefon and Trevon Diggs, along with other unnamed defendants.
The timing of the lawsuit is particularly notable, arriving just days before Diggs and the Patriots face off in Super Bowl LX—one of the biggest stages in professional sports. Whether this legal action will serve as a distraction for the veteran receiver remains to be seen, though championship-bound athletes have historically faced and compartmentalized off-field controversies.
Representatives for Stefon Diggs did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Trevon Diggs’ representatives also could not be reached for comment at the time of publication.
As the Patriots prepare for their Super Bowl appearance, this civil lawsuit adds an unexpected complication to what should be the pinnacle of Diggs’ first season in New England. The case is expected to proceed through the court system in the coming months, though it remains unclear whether any settlement discussions have taken place.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs faces a defamation lawsuit just days before Super Bowl LX, stemming from allegations he falsely accused a former associate of stealing his Ferrari in 2024.
The plaintiff claims he was cleared by law enforcement, yet Diggs allegedly spread theft accusations that ruined his business and led to escalating harassment—culminating in an alleged assault in December 2025 at a Miami nightclub that left him with serious injuries, including a torn ACL.
Diggs’ brother, Cowboys star Trevon Diggs, allegedly witnessed the attack but did nothing to stop it and is also named as a defendant.
The lawsuit seeks damages for defamation, civil conspiracy, and vicarious liability, casting a legal shadow over what should be Diggs’s championship moment with New England.
