NFL star Stefon Diggs now faces a civil lawsuit just days before the New England Patriots play the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, adding an off-field legal matter to his biggest week of the season.
The lawsuit, filed in Miami-Dade County, accuses Diggs of defamation and alleges his actions led to a violent confrontation involving people from his inner circle. No court has made any findings on the claims.
Lawsuit centres on stolen Ferrari claim
According to the complaint, the plaintiff, a former associate of Diggs, claims the wide receiver falsely accused him of stealing a Ferrari in the summer of 2024.
The lawsuit states Diggs asked the man to help coordinate the transportation of the vehicle from Miami to New York and then on to Houston. The car later disappeared in Texas.
The plaintiff alleges law enforcement determined the Ferrari was stolen by third parties, not by him. Despite that, he claims Diggs continued to tell people within their shared social circles that he was responsible.
The man says he was never arrested or charged, and he claims Diggs’ alleged accusations hurt his reputation and cost him business in his concierge and consulting work.
Allegations extend beyond defamation
In addition to defamation, the lawsuit includes claims of civil conspiracy and aiding and abetting assault and battery.
The filing references an alleged incident in December 2025 at a Miami nightclub, where the plaintiff claims two men connected to Diggs assaulted him.
The lawsuit further alleges that Trevon Diggs, Stefon Diggs’ brother, witnessed the incident and did not intervene.
Medical records cited in the complaint describe injuries, including a torn ACL and facial damage. The plaintiff is seeking damages in excess of $100,000.
The lawsuit also highlights a text message Diggs allegedly sent in January 2025 stating that he was “responsible and accountable for all actions of those around me,” a line the plaintiff argues is relevant to the later incident.
Legal cloud hangs amid Super Bowl
The filing lands as the New England Patriots complete preparations for Sunday’s Super Bowl clash with the Seattle Seahawks.
Diggs has remained involved in team activities this week, taking part in practices and media availability as New England prepares at Stanford. The Patriots have not commented publicly on the lawsuit.
The case remains at an early stage. Diggs has not responded to the claims in court filings, and the court has not scheduled a hearing.
The civil suit stands apart from Diggs’ other legal matters, and courts have not ruled on any of the allegations raised in the Miami filing.
