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Tom Sandoval sues Ariana Madix over Raquel Leviss videos

Tom Sandoval sues Ariana Madix over Raquel Leviss videos
Published 10 months ago on Jul 17, 2024

Vanderpump Rules" Star Tom Sandoval Files Lawsuit Against Ex Ariana Madix Over Explicit Videos.

In a shocking twist to the ongoing "Scandoval" saga, Tom Sandoval, star of Bravo's hit reality show "Vanderpump Rules," has filed a lawsuit against his ex-girlfriend and co-star Ariana Madix. The legal action, reported by Us Weekly on Tuesday, alleges that Madix accessed and distributed explicit videos of Raquel Leviss from Sandoval's phone without permission.

The lawsuit comes more than a year after the high-profile cheating scandal that rocked the "Vanderpump Rules" cast and fanbase. Sandoval's affair with Leviss, which led to his breakup with Madix in March 2023, continues to generate headlines and legal drama.

Details of the Lawsuit

According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Sandoval, 42, accuses Madix, 39, of "obtain[ing] access" to explicit videos of Leviss on his phone without "authorization or permission." The lawsuit further alleges that Madix made "copies" of the footage and "distributed" them to "Leviss and third parties."

Sandoval claims these actions took place on March 1, 2023, the same day Madix discovered his months-long affair with Leviss. The discovery was reportedly triggered when Madix found an intimate FaceTime video on Sandoval's phone, which Leviss later claimed was recorded without her consent.

The Ongoing "Scandoval" Saga

The cheating scandal, dubbed "Scandoval" by fans and media, became public knowledge on March 3, 2023. It quickly became a central storyline in Season 10 of "Vanderpump Rules" and continued to dominate discussions as the cast filmed Season 11 without Leviss.

The drama reached a climax in the Season 10 finale, where Madix, now a "Dancing With the Stars" alum and "Love Island U.S.A." host, refused Sandoval's apology. In a memorable confrontation, she declared that he "doesn't deserve to speak to" her and "doesn't get access" to her.

Legal Responses and Counterclaims

Madix's lawyer, Jordan Susman, responded swiftly to Sandoval's lawsuit. In a statement to Us Weekly, Susman called the legal action an "abhorrent" attempt to "torture" Madix and "shirk responsibility for the effects of his actions." The attorney expressed confidence that a jury would dismiss Sandoval's "frivolous claims."

Sandoval's legal team, led by attorney Matthew Geragos, characterized the lawsuit as a "cross complaint" against an earlier lawsuit filed by Leviss. In February 2024, Leviss sued both Sandoval and Madix, accusing them of revenge porn, eavesdropping, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and invasion of privacy.

Geragos stated, "This customary legal action was crucial to ensure that liability, if any, is fairly distributed based on the actual level of involvement and fault of each party. We aim to resolve this legal dispute with utmost respect towards all parties involved."

Leviss's Legal Action and Claims

Leviss's lawsuit, filed earlier this year, alleges that Madix sent her "two screen recorded videos and a text that said, 'You're dead to me.'" This interaction reportedly left Leviss "terrified" that Madix would "leak" the videos online.

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Vanderpump Rules" Star Tom Sandoval Files Lawsuit Against Ex Ariana Madix Over Explicit Videos.

In a shocking twist to the ongoing "Scandoval" saga, Tom Sandoval, star of Bravo's hit reality show "Vanderpump Rules," has filed a lawsuit against his ex-girlfriend and co-star Ariana Madix. The legal action, reported by Us Weekly on Tuesday, alleges that Madix accessed and distributed explicit videos of Raquel Leviss from Sandoval's phone without permission.

The lawsuit comes more than a year after the high-profile cheating scandal that rocked the "Vanderpump Rules" cast and fanbase. Sandoval's affair with Leviss, which led to his breakup with Madix in March 2023, continues to generate headlines and legal drama.

Details of the Lawsuit

According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Sandoval, 42, accuses Madix, 39, of "obtain[ing] access" to explicit videos of Leviss on his phone without "authorization or permission." The lawsuit further alleges that Madix made "copies" of the footage and "distributed" them to "Leviss and third parties."

Sandoval claims these actions took place on March 1, 2023, the same day Madix discovered his months-long affair with Leviss. The discovery was reportedly triggered when Madix found an intimate FaceTime video on Sandoval's phone, which Leviss later claimed was recorded without her consent.

The Ongoing "Scandoval" Saga

The cheating scandal, dubbed "Scandoval" by fans and media, became public knowledge on March 3, 2023. It quickly became a central storyline in Season 10 of "Vanderpump Rules" and continued to dominate discussions as the cast filmed Season 11 without Leviss.

The drama reached a climax in the Season 10 finale, where Madix, now a "Dancing With the Stars" alum and "Love Island U.S.A." host, refused Sandoval's apology. In a memorable confrontation, she declared that he "doesn't deserve to speak to" her and "doesn't get access" to her.

Legal Responses and Counterclaims

Madix's lawyer, Jordan Susman, responded swiftly to Sandoval's lawsuit. In a statement to Us Weekly, Susman called the legal action an "abhorrent" attempt to "torture" Madix and "shirk responsibility for the effects of his actions." The attorney expressed confidence that a jury would dismiss Sandoval's "frivolous claims."

Sandoval's legal team, led by attorney Matthew Geragos, characterized the lawsuit as a "cross complaint" against an earlier lawsuit filed by Leviss. In February 2024, Leviss sued both Sandoval and Madix, accusing them of revenge porn, eavesdropping, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and invasion of privacy.

Geragos stated, "This customary legal action was crucial to ensure that liability, if any, is fairly distributed based on the actual level of involvement and fault of each party. We aim to resolve this legal dispute with utmost respect towards all parties involved."

Leviss's Legal Action and Claims

Leviss's lawsuit, filed earlier this year, alleges that Madix sent her "two screen recorded videos and a text that said, 'You're dead to me.'" This interaction reportedly left Leviss "terrified" that Madix would "leak" the videos online.

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