Women Naming Ex-Jaguars Kicker McManus in Lawsuit Take Action

In a significant legal development, two women have publicly identified themselves in their lawsuit against Brandon McManus, the former kicker for the Jacksonville Jaguars. They allege that he sexually assaulted them during a team trip to London in 2023. Court documents obtained by ESPN detail this concern, shedding light on the case that has gathered attention over recent months.

The women, Daisy Torres and Nicole Anderson, refilled their lawsuit on Friday, just days after a Florida circuit court dismissed their previous amended version. The judge ruled that their use of pseudonyms—Jane Doe I and Jane Doe II—did not meet the criteria set by Florida law for anonymity in exceptional cases.

Judge Michael S. Sharrit emphasized that “fairness requires plaintiffs to stand behind their charges publicly in the same way Defendant McManus must openly refute them.” This statement underscored the expectation that both parties must engage transparently throughout the legal process.

Torres and Anderson were employed as flight attendants for the chartered airline used by the Jaguars during their trip to London last September. Following the dismissal, the women were given a ten-day window to amend their complaint using their proper names.

On Thursday morning, McManus’ legal representative, Brett Gallaway, submitted a request for admissions to the case. This legal maneuver is designed to get the other party to either admit or deny specific allegations, actions, or documents. In this filing, Gallaway accused the women of making sexually explicit posts on social media, using a racial slur, engaging in prior sexual relationships with NFL players, and having issues related to drug use and drinking while on duty, among other claims.

In response to the lawsuit, Gallaway stated, “From the outset, we have maintained that this is a classic shakedown, premised on fictitious claims brought by serial extortionists with questionable credibility. The counsel representing these women prefers to litigate in the media rather than in a courtroom.” He reiterated that McManus does not know either woman and categorically denies all allegations made against him.

Gallaway expressed confidence that the discovery process and subsequent depositions would lead to a complete exoneration of McManus, particularly with the plaintiffs’ identities now publicly available.

Initially, Torres and Anderson filed their lawsuit on May 28 in Duval County Circuit Civil Court, accusing McManus of sexual assault during a flight aboard an Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings charter. The suit alleged that McManus became intoxicated and behaved inappropriately, reportedly grinding against both women and attempting to kiss Torres.

Additionally, the lawsuit includes claims against the Jaguars, accusing the organization of neglecting to supervise McManus properly, failing to ensure a safe working environment for flight staff, disregarding NFL regulations related to alcohol and drugs on team flights, and instructing flight attendants to overlook FAA regulations.

Both plaintiffs seek more than $1 million in damages and have also requested a jury trial to adjudicate their claims.