Miami: Stefon Diggs seeks pause in civil lawsuit
PUBLISHED Jul 16, 2026, 8:07 AM ET
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MIAMI, Florida – New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs has asked a Florida state court to temporarily halt a civil lawsuit filed against him by former business associate Nigel King. In a motion submitted on July 16, 2026, in Miami-Dade County, Diggs’ attorneys argued that the case should not proceed because several other named co-defendants have not yet been properly served or integrated into the defense. The filing states that Diggs cannot fully address allegations of defamation, civil conspiracy, and vicarious liability without the active participation of those additional parties, and therefore wants the judge to pause the proceedings until all defendants are before the court. King, who previously worked as a concierge and personal consultant for Diggs and other high-net-worth clients, filed the lawsuit in February 2026. His responsibilities included coordinating travel, managing vehicles, and handling logistics for Diggs, including arranging the transport of the player’s Ferrari from Miami to New York and then to Houston in July 2024. During that transit, the Ferrari was stolen, and, according to the complaint, law enforcement concluded that third-party thieves carried out a sophisticated operation and did not treat King as a suspect. King alleges that, despite those findings, Diggs later made damaging statements about him to mutual professional and social contacts, forming the basis of the defamation and related claims.
By Faro B. | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- July 2024 Ferrari stolen during interstate transport
- July 2024 Police determine third-party sophisticated theft
- July 2024 King not identified as suspect
- February 2026 King files civil lawsuit
- February 2026 Claims include defamation and conspiracy
- July 16, 2026 Diggs files motion to pause
- July 2026 Motion cites unserved co-defendants
- July 2026 Court yet to rule motion
News Intelligence
- This case highlights the importance of clear communication and trust in business relationships. If you're hiring personal services, ensure you have a solid contract and open dialogue. It can prevent misunderstandings that lead to legal disputes.
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