A former Buffalo Bills wide receiver, Eric Moulds, is facing serious allegations in a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims he knowingly gave her an incurable sexually transmitted disease (STD). The woman, who lives in Erie County, New York, says Moulds hid the fact that he had herpes during their romantic relationship in 2023.
According to the lawsuit, the two first started chatting on Instagram in January 2023. Shortly after, Moulds offered her an all-expenses-paid trip to Charlotte, North Carolina, where they began a sexual relationship. Over the months, he continued to pay for her flights to visit him until November 2023, when they were last intimate.
The complaint states that Moulds never told her he had herpes. She only found out in December 2023 when his pregnant fiancée reached out. The fiancée reportedly told her to get tested for STDs because Moulds had infected her and other women. Shockingly, the woman didn’t even know Moulds had been in an eight-year-long relationship with his fiancée.
After getting tested, the woman was diagnosed with herpes simplex virus type 2, a lifelong condition that can cause painful blisters and ulcers in the genital area.
Now, she’s suing Moulds, who lives in Rock Hill, South Carolina, for negligence and intentionally infecting her with the STD. As of December 12, Moulds had not officially been served with the lawsuit, but his attorney, Frank LoTempio III, confirmed he is aware of it. “We are preparing a response and possibly a motion to dismiss,” LoTempio told the media, adding that Moulds intends to fight the claims.
The lawsuit goes on to describe how Moulds allegedly used his NFL fame to meet women online. It says he targeted single moms who were Buffalo Bills fans in Western New York, often starting with flirty social media messages. He would later invite them on luxurious trips, paid for entirely by him, to turn these online connections into real-life romantic relationships.
The woman claims she’s not the only one who has gone through this. According to the complaint, Moulds has faced similar lawsuits from other women in the past. He is accused of settling those cases with cash payments and making the women sign non-disclosure agreements. This time, the woman says, Moulds tried to “buy her silence” again, but she decided to take legal action instead.
Her lawsuit seeks damages for the harm caused, though the exact amount hasn’t been specified. The complaint calls Moulds’ behavior “outrageous and extreme,” saying he prioritized his own desires over her health and well-being.
Herpes simplex virus type 2 is incurable, though its symptoms can be managed with treatment. Many people with the condition don’t even show symptoms, but for others, it can cause ongoing pain and discomfort.
The woman’s decision to come forward highlights a troubling pattern of alleged behavior, with serious consequences not only for her but for others who may have crossed paths with Moulds.
