Through Maria Spiller
February 7, 2026
A former employee accused the Patriots wide receiver and his brothers of defamation and involvement in alleged attacks.
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs has been hit with a new lawsuit just weeks ahead of the 2026 Super Bowl, with a former employee accusing the star player of defamation and other serious civil crimes related to a stolen luxury vehicle.
According to to court documents reviewed by The New York PostThe lawsuit was filed on February 3 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The accuser, who claims he previously worked for Diggs, claims the dispute stems from the disappearance of Diggs’ Ferrari about two years ago. The complaint lists several causes of action, including defamation, civil conspiracy, vicarious liability, ratification, and aiding and abetting assault and battery.
Diggs’ brothers – Green Bay Packers cornerback Trevon Diggs and former college defensive back Darez Marsean Diggs – are also named as suspects.
In the lawsuit, the plaintiff alleges that Diggs asked him in July 2024 to coordinate the transportation of the Ferrari from Miami to New York and later to Houston. The vehicle was reportedly stolen when it reached Texas. While police reportedly concluded that the theft was committed by an unrelated third party, the plaintiff alleges that Diggs began telling mutual contacts that he was responsible for the car’s disappearance.
The complaint states that tensions escalated over the following months, leading to multiple confrontations involving individuals close to Diggs. The plaintiff claims that Diggs sent him a text message in January 2025 saying he was “responsible and liable for all actions of the people around me.”
The lawsuit further alleges that members of Diggs’ inner circle approached the plaintiff at restaurants in Houston and Miami, showed up at his home and demanded the return of gifts previously given to him by the trustee.
According to court documents, the situation reached a breaking point in December 2025 during an incident at a Miami nightclub. The plaintiff claims that two people associated with Diggs physically assaulted him, while Trevon Diggs allegedly witnessed the altercation.
Court records show the man suffered “serious and permanent physical injuries,” including a torn ACL, a partially torn ACL and facial injuries. He is seeking damages in excess of $100,000 and has requested that the case be treated as a libel and slander action.
Representatives for Stefon Diggs, Trevon Diggs and a former Patriots attorney did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The lawsuit comes amid other legal scrutiny for Diggs. In December 2025, he was accused of attacking a personal chef in his Massachusetts home and was charged with strangulation or suffocation. Diggs has publicly denied these allegations.
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