A Florida judge ruled in favour of golf player Tiger Woods on Wednesday, rejecting his former girlfriend Erica Herman's request to nullify a non-disclosure agreement she signed when they began dating in 2017, U.S. media reported, citing court documents.

Herman had asked a judge to void the agreement, citing a recent law that limits enforcing such agreements in sexual harassment and assault cases. Herman had not accused Woods of harassment or assault in court papers. However, in a cover sheet accompanying the complaint, her lawyer Benjamin Hodas checked "yes" as to whether the case involved allegations of sexual abuse.

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She had also claimed that "because of the aggressive use of the Woods NDA against her," she was unsure whether she may disclose, among other things, facts giving rise to legal claims she believes she has. In Wednesday's ruling, Circuit Judge Elizabeth Metzger said that Herman's claims had been “implausibly pled," granting Woods' requests to compel arbitration, the New York Times reported.

The judge wrote that Herman could have provided factual specificity for any claim relating to sexual assault or sexual harassment, but "she has not done so,” according to the newspaper.

A lawyer for Herman could not be immediately reached, while an agent for Woods did not respond to an email request for comment outside regular business hours. 
 
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A Florida judge ruled in favour of golf player Tiger Woods on Wednesday, rejecting his former girlfriend Erica Herman's request to nullify a non-disclosure agreement she signed when they began dating in 2017, U.

A Florida judge ruled in favour of golf player Tiger Woods on Wednesday, rejecting his former girlfriend Erica Herman's request to nullify a non-disclosure agreement she signed when they began dating in 2017, U.S. media reported, citing court documents. Herman had asked a judge to void the agreement, citing a recent law that limits enforcing such agreements in sexual harassment and assault cases. Herman had not accused Woods of harassment or assault in court papers. However, in a cover sheet accompanying the complaint, her lawyer Benjamin Hodas checked "yes" as to whether the case involved allegations of sexual abuse. Also Read: Veteran Rafael Nadal set to reveal decision on French Open amid injury concerns She had also claimed that "because of the aggressive use of the Woods NDA against her," she was unsure whether she may disclose, among other things, facts giving rise to legal claims she believes she has. In Wednesday's ruling, Circuit Judge Elizabeth Metzger said that Herman's claims had been “implausibly pled," granting Woods' requests to compel arbitration, the New York Times reported. The judge wrote that Herman could have provided factual specificity for any claim relating to sexual assault or sexual harassment, but "she has not done so,” according to the newspaper. A lawyer for Herman could not be immediately reached, while an agent for Woods did not respond to an email request for comment outside regular business hours. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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A US judge dismissed President Joe Biden's mask mandate meant for public transportation.

District judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle declared the mask mandate was unlawful while adding that it exceeds the statutory authority of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Amid a recent surge in coronavirus cases, officials had extended the mask mandate by 15 days for public transport including in planes and taxis. However, a group called Health Freedom Defense Fund in July 2021 challenged the US government's move.

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The CDC had issued an order in February for people to wear masks in interstate transportation as the US transport administration put out a security directive to enforce the order.

After the verdict was announced by the Florida court, &nbsp;United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Airlines reportedly dropped the mask guideline.

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The White House said the decision by the judge was "disappointing". White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said: "The CDC continues recommending wearing a mask in public transit."

The United States has witnessed a surge in COVID-19 cases with BA.2 Omicron subvariant sweeping the country.

The CDC had said last week that BA.2 Omicron subvariant was responsible for 86 per cent of coronavirus cases in the United States with the northeast area being the worst hit.

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Coronavirus cases have surged in the past month in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York. The US had recorded 28,339 COVID-19 cases in the seven-day period till April 9.

(With inputs from Agencies)

A US judge dismissed President Joe Biden's mask mandate meant for public transportation. District judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle declared the mask mandate was unlawful while adding that it exceeds the statutory authority of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

A US judge dismissed President Joe Biden's mask mandate meant for public transportation. District judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle declared the mask mandate was unlawful while adding that it exceeds the statutory authority of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Amid a recent surge in coronavirus cases, officials had extended the mask mandate by 15 days for public transport including in planes and taxis. However, a group called Health Freedom Defense Fund in July 2021 challenged the US government's move. Also Read: Coronavirus can get you sick with just one nasal droplet The CDC had issued an order in February for people to wear masks in interstate transportation as the US transport administration put out a security directive to enforce the order. After the verdict was announced by the Florida court, United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Airlines reportedly dropped the mask guideline. Watch: New type of UV radiation developed to combat COVID-19 The White House said the decision by the judge was "disappointing". White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said: "The CDC continues recommending wearing a mask in public transit." The United States has witnessed a surge in COVID-19 cases with BA.2 Omicron subvariant sweeping the country. The CDC had said last week that BA.2 Omicron subvariant was responsible for 86 per cent of coronavirus cases in the United States with the northeast area being the worst hit. Also Read: Moderna's 'Spikevax' coronavirus vaccine gets full FDA approval in US Coronavirus cases have surged in the past month in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York. The US had recorded 28,339 COVID-19 cases in the seven-day period till April 9. (With inputs from Agencies)

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