Tom Sandoval drops lawsuit against ex Ariana Madix after intense fan backlash
The IndependentStay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vanderpump Rules star Tom Sandoval has clarified he’s “in no way” suing ex-girlfriend Ariana Madix after his cheating scandal with former co-star Rachel “Raquel” Leviss. Sandoval claimed Madix had reviewed “images, information, data, videos and/or communications” that included “FaceTime videos” between him and Leviss – with whom he was having a seven-month affair. The TomTom Restaurant and Bar co-owner also claimed that Madix “made copies of the data and distributed the data to Leviss and third parties without authorization or permission.” At the time, attorneys for Madix denied the allegations in the lawsuit and criticized her ex-partner of nine years for attempting to “shirk personal responsibility” over the fallout of his affair with Leviss. Now, by removing both the cross-complaint and the attorney who recommended it, I hope to get through this case quickly, so that Ariana and I can both finally move on with our lives.” His former attorney, Geragos, told Us Weekly that he had initially filed the cross-complaint “to ensure a fair and just determination of responsibility among all parties involved,” after Leviss had filed a separate lawsuit against Sandoval and Madix in February.