Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Diddy Lawyers Seek Withdrawal From $100 Million Defamation Case
Three lawyers representing Sean Combs want to stop working on one of his lawsuits.
The lawsuit is a civil case seeking $100 million for defamation.
The lawyers say Combs owes their firm a large amount of money.
They say he has not paid them for more than six months.
They also say he has not communicated with them enough.
Because of these problems, they say their relationship with him has broken down.
The lawyers asked the court for permission to leave the case.
The reports do not include a response from Combs’ representative.
Three attorneys asked a court to let them withdraw from Sean Combs’ ongoing $100 million defamation lawsuit.
The lawyers allege Combs has not paid a substantial balance of fees, costs and expenses.
They say the firm has received no payments from Combs for more than six months.
The attorneys also allege that Combs has not made himself available for timely, substantive communications.
According to the reports, the alleged payment and communication problems caused a breakdown in the attorney-client relationship; no response from Combs’ representative is provided.
- Who
- Sean Combs and his attorneys Michael Tremonte, Erica Wolff and Katie Renzler of Sher Tremonte.
- What
- The attorneys filed a motion seeking permission to withdraw from Combs’ $100 million defamation case.
- When
- The attorneys allege that no payments have been made for more than six months, involving fees and expenses incurred in late 2025.
- Where
- In an ongoing civil lawsuit, according to court documents obtained by USA TODAY.
- Why
- The attorneys cite unpaid fees, costs and expenses, as well as Combs’ alleged lack of cooperation and communication.
Attorneys’ Allegations
Combs’ Position
Unpaid fees and expenses
Attorneys’ Allegations
The attorneys allege that Combs has not paid a substantial balance and has made no payments to the firm for more than six months.
Combs’ Position
The supplied reports do not include a response from Combs or his representative regarding the alleged unpaid balance.
Communication and cooperation
Attorneys’ Allegations
The attorneys allege that Combs declined to make himself available for timely, substantive and direct communications, making their representation unreasonably difficult.
Combs’ Position
No opposing account from Combs’ side is provided in the supplied reports.
- Case type
- Civil defamation lawsuit
- Damages sought
- $100 million
- Attorneys seeking withdrawal
- Michael Tremonte, Erica Wolff and Katie Renzler
- Law firm
- Sher Tremonte
- Alleged payment lapse
- More than six months
- Unpaid costs
- Attorney fees, costs and expenses allegedly incurred in late 2025
- Reported relationship problem
- The attorneys allege a breakdown in the attorney-client relationship