The lawsuit, which was filed in December 2024 in the Superior Court of New Jersey’s Morris County, alleges Gardner issued a knowingly false and harmful statement in an X, previously Twitter, post. The drama started when Gardner posted a picture of a vacant room under construction, with this caption:
“Do I even have to say what I’m getting built at my new house?”
Kalli Mariakis, a Buffalo Bills supporter, responded with a dig at the Jets’ defence: “A simulator to instruct you in not throwing pass interference or defensive holding.”
Gardner hastened to respond with a provocative assertion: “I’m sure your husband would not appreciate it if I informed him you’d sent me your OF link via DM, would he?”
Mariakis promptly denied the claim, requesting Gardner to present evidence: “Why don’t you send the link then? He’s waiting! I would love to know what it is myself! Nice comeback, @iamSauceGardner, but what a shame it’s a big fat lie!”
The situation was escalated when Barstool Sports released an article titled, “If You’re a Married OnlyFans Model Who’s Been DMing Sauce Gardner, You’d Be Wise Not to Troll Him About His Coverage Skill,” further expanding on the allegation. The lawsuit contends that the article spread a lie and depicted Mariakis in a misleading manner.
“The piece was not only misleading and false — it was constructed on a deliberate lie,” the legal complaint declares, contending that the fact would have undermined the entire basis of the article: “Don‘t mess with Sauce Gardner on or off the field.”
Mariakis, 42, says the article and tweet damaged her reputation and resulted in harassment targeted toward both her husband and daughter. She is currently seeking compensatory and punitive damages from both Gardner and Barstool Sports, which are listed as defendants in the 15-page lawsuit.
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