Meanwhile, Woods’ ‘co-conspirator’ Rory McIlroy and former Presidents Cup captain Davis Love III have been served their notices.
Attorney Larry Klayman had earlier launched a suit against his client Patrick Reed on the PGA Tour. The LIV Golf player filed a defamation action against members of the golf media as well. Since the American Tour failed in its attempt to get the lawsuit dismissed last month, its biggest player is now facing legal action.
The suit filed against the PGA Tour states:
According to Klayman’s Freedom Watch release, Tiger Woods is deliberately evading subpoena. Here is what attorney’s release stated:
It’s pertinent to note that the 15-time major champion has a deposition scheduled for January 13. According to Klayman, the golfer has successfully evaded five attempts to be served with his subpoena to appear in a deposition.
He said in a statement:
Tiger Woods is yet to comment on the matter. As Klayman himself says, people will have to “stay tuned for more updates” in the legal fight that involves LIV Golf and the PGA Tour.
Phil Mickelson withdrew from lawsuit against PGA Tour, while Tiger Woods stayed
The accusations of evasion from the summons against Tiger Woods come months after Phil Mickelson pulled out of the legal fight. The LIV golfer, who became the face of the controversial series’ fight against the PGA Tour pulled out of the case citing that the league will fight for itself.
Phil said that it was fine for him to withdraw from the high-profile antitrust lawsuit. However, both Tiger Woods and McIlroy remained in the case. The golfers became the spokespersons for the American circuit in the legal fight. Woods is now seemingly struggling with the complications of the lawsuit originally filed by LIV Golf players.
Also, several cases relating to LIV Golf and PGA Tour are now being taken up in court. With several plaintiffs still active, the trial of the antitrust lawsuit is scheduled to be held in January 2024.
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