Tom Sandoval has filed a lawsuit against Ariana Madix, alleging unauthorized access to explicit videos of Rachel “Raquel” Leviss on his cell phone. Court documents obtained by Us Weekly detail Sandoval’s claim that Madix reviewed these videos without his permission on March 1, 2023. The controversy originally aired on the season 9 finale of Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules, where Madix, Sandoval’s former longtime partner, discovered footage of Leviss on his phone, leading to their subsequent breakup. Sandoval contends that Madix not only accessed but also made copies of the videos, which were then allegedly distributed to Leviss and others without his consent.
Madix’s attorney, Jordan Susman, responded vehemently to Sandoval’s allegations, criticizing his actions and characterizing them as an attempt to evade accountability for their relationship fallout. The statement highlighted the complexities of personal communication and privacy within their former relationship, emphasizing Madix’s confidence in the legal process to dismiss what she views as baseless claims.
In a rebuttal from Sandoval’s attorney, Matthew Geragos, it was clarified that while Sandoval accepts responsibility for his involvement, he disputes Leviss’ accusations against him and Madix. The cross-complaint filed by Sandoval aims to fairly distribute liability based on each party’s culpability, seeking a just resolution amid ongoing legal disputes.
This latest development follows Leviss’ own legal actions against Sandoval and Madix, with accusations of eavesdropping and invasion of privacy, to which Sandoval responded with a countersuit asserting her motives for extending her public profile. The intertwined legal battles also involve a dispute over their shared home, underscoring the complexities and emotional toll of their prolonged legal confrontations.
The ongoing saga is set to continue through private mediation or a trial, scheduled to commence on February 17, 2026.