Greg Norman, the CEO of LIV Golf, and his wife, Kirsten Kutner, are facing a lawsuit filed by an ex-schoolmate of Norman's stepdaughter, citing accusations of sexual assault at Norman's residence, according to RadarOnline.com. Kutner, Norman's current and third wife, is also implicated as a defendant in the legal action.
Although the lawsuit was lodged on March 22 in Palm Beach County, Florida, it remained undisclosed. At the time, LIV Golf, backed by Saudi investors and headed by Norman, was engaged in high-stakes discussions with the PGA Tour. These talks culminated in a contentious agreement between the competing tours.
Per court files mentioned by the Daily Mail, the plaintiff, known only as "Jane Doe," accuses the Normans of supplying minors with alcohol during a party held at their $18 million mansion in 2021. Doe alleges that she was asked to the party by Norman's stepdaughter, whose identity is obscured as "K.K."
Kutner has two daughters whose initials match the moniker: Kelly, 15, and Kaya, 18.
According to the allegations, Doe and "K.K." were studying at the prestigious private institution, Oxbridge Academy, in West Palm Beach during the incident. Doe attended the pool party as K.K's "invited guest" before other youthful invitees arrived.
The claim asserts that alcohol was provided to Doe and K.K. by Kutner prior to the arrival of other minor guests. It continues, stating that "more alcohol was consumed and openly displayed along the pool for the minor guests to consume."
Doe alleges that she became visibly intoxicated during the party, "incapable of standing on her own and was seen stumbling around the party." It's alleged that Doe was subsequently sexually assaulted by two underage party attendees, identified as "M.B." and "C.R." near the pool area at the LIV Golf CEO's home.
The lawsuit contends that the Normans failed to maintain Doe's safety, sobriety, and wellbeing, resulting in "bodily injury and resulting pain and suffering." Under Florida law, alcohol consumption by those under 21 is illegal, both in public and private settings.
While the lawsuit was directed to a West Palm Beach judge, it appears Norman and his wife have yet to receive the complaint.
Stuart Grossman, the lawyer representing the couple, commented, "This matter was fully investigated and closed. The allegations in this complaint are false. We had no idea it was being filed. We will take appropriate action against the lawyers and parties involved."