The motion to dismiss arrives less than a month after a court-ordered test proved Diggs fathered Lopera’s daughter—erasing any leverage she had for a blockbuster support claim and closing a saga that began before the child was even born.
Aileen Lopera—the former partner who bills herself as influencer Lord Gisselle—filed a one-page motion this week asking a Florida judge to toss her paternity and child-support lawsuit against Stefon Diggs “without prejudice,” court records show. The filing is unsigned by Diggs’ legal team, signaling a unilateral retreat rather than a sealed settlement.
Lopera’s lawyer, Tamar Arminak, told TMZ the matter “has been resolved,” but declined to detail whether any private financial agreement exists. Dismissal without prejudice leaves the door open for Lopera to refile, though family-law attorneys say that is unlikely now that DNA evidence has locked in Diggs’ parental status.
Timeline of a Lawsuit That Collapsed in 25 Days
- Dec. 2024: Lopera petitions for paternity while still pregnant, alleging Diggs is the father.
- April 2025: Baby girl is born; Diggs refuses to sign voluntary acknowledgment.
- July 2025: Diggs demands court-ordered DNA test.
- Late Dec. 2025: Results come back with a 99.99 % probability of paternity, Page Six confirms.
- Jan. 21, 2026: Lopera files voluntary dismissal.
Why the Case Disappeared So Fast
Florida statutes tie monthly support obligations to verified income once paternity is established. With Diggs’ 2025 salary reaching $18.5 million, Lopera stood to collect roughly $120,000–$150,000 per year under state guidelines. The abrupt dismissal suggests two realistic scenarios:
- A confidential lump-sum buyout was negotiated in exchange for dropping the public case.
- Lopera’s legal team calculated that prolonged litigation could expose her to discovery requests into her own finances and social-media earnings, outweighing guaranteed support.
Impact on Diggs’ Brand and Season
The Patriots acquired Diggs last October to jump-start a playoff push. Off-field turbulence risked becoming a locker-room distraction; head coach Jerod Mayo publicly stated he expected players to handle “personal business on their own time.” By eliminating the prospect of a messy trial scheduled during Super-Bowl month, Diggs regains control of the narrative and avoids deposition questions that could have surfaced the December chef-assault allegations still under separate investigation.
What “Without Prejudice” Really Means
Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.420 allows a plaintiff one voluntary dismissal without a court order. If Lopera refiles within a year, Diggs can seek immediate dismissal and attorneys’ fees, raising the stakes for any future claim. Practically, the move lets both sides draft a private parenting plan—common in high-net-worth cases where public support figures would reverberate across endorsement negotiations.
Still Pending: The Chef-Assault Probe
While the paternity drama fades, Stefon Diggs remains under criminal review in Houston after former personal chef Kelsey Billups alleged he shoved her during a wage dispute. The league’s personal-conduct policy empowers Commissioner Roger Goodell to suspend players even without charges, meaning Diggs’ 2026 availability is not yet guaranteed. New England’s front office has so far declined comment, citing “ongoing legal process.”
Immediate Ripple Effects
- Salary-Cap Planning: Any structured support payment reduces Diggs’ net income, but because the case is dismissed, the Patriots do not have to withhold wages—preserving cash-flow flexibility for free-agency moves.
- Endorsement Optics: Brands such as Adidas and Subway, which feature Diggs in national campaigns, avoid the spectacle of trial-day headlines.
- Fantasy Stock: Off-field risk discounts have now evaporated; Diggs is projected as a top-15 WR in early 2026 best-ball drafts.
Bottom Line
The DNA result turned a potential nine-figure support battle into a quiet footnote. By walking away, Aileen Lopera trades public leverage for presumed private compensation, while Stefon Diggs clears his docket weeks before OTAs. Whether the closure lasts depends on the still-looming assault inquiry—and on both parties honoring whatever back-room accord ended the suit.
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