Spouse of Alleged Mistress of Steve Smith Sr.'s Ravens Band Member Seeks $100,000 Compensation

Steve Smith Sr.'s Wallet Might Need a Chilly Dip

Looks like the former receiver's romantic escapades could cost him a fortune!

The alleged relationship drama isn't doing wonders for his bank account. Anthony Martinez, who outed Smith's affair with his wife Nicole, has dragged the ex-footballer to court in North Carolina.

Martinez's lawsuit, filed civilly this week, is based on the state's "homewrecker law." This unique law permits a spouse to sue a third party for disrupting the love and affection in their marriage – a rule only a few U.S. states espouse.

North Carolina's judicial system doesn't cap the monetary compensation one can claim under this law. So, Smith stands to pay more than $100,000 if Martinez has his way.

Smith, with his illustrious 16-season NFL career, played for the Baltimore Ravens from 2014 to 2016. Nicole, Martinez's spouse, was a part of the Ravens' band, known as "Marching Ravens."

The alleged affair between Steve and Nicole, as per the Charlotte Observer, reportedly started around the time when Smith was filming "The NFL's Most Interesting Jobs with Steve Smith." The duo exchanged numbers, began texting, and soon, Nicole was visiting Smith's hotel room over the weekend of a Bills - Ravens playoff game.

Martinez first shared the news of the alleged affair on social media this winter, throwing some serious shade. He authored, "My wife works for the Marching Ravens @Ravens She met Steve Smith Sr at work. Steve Smith has been (expletive) my wife. I got receipts, I got a lot more homie."

Anthony Martinez subsequently posted a recorded phone conversation, in which it seems Smith remained mute, other than uttering an "I'm sorry." Now, Martinez is demanding at least $100k from Smith for wrecking his marriage.

That's one expensive concert ticket, indeed!

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The "homewrecker law" in North Carolina, also known as the "alienation of affection" law, gives a spouse the right to sue a third party for disrupting the love and affection in their marriage. As specified in this law, the third party, if guilty, supposedly caused harm to the marriage. Few states in the U.S. have similar laws.

In this specific case, Martinez has filed a lawsuit against Smith, claiming that the ex-NFL player disrupted the love and affection shared by him and Nicole, his wife. Anthony Martinez is seeking compensation of over $100,000 as a result of the alleged affair. To be successful in his lawsuit, Martinez must prove that genuine love and affection existed between him and his spouse prior to the alleged affair. The lawsuit was documented in Mecklenburg County Superior Court in North Carolina and contains allegations of intentional infliction of emotional distress, among other claims. Public attention was drawn to this case in February after Martinez shared screenshots of interactions between Smith and his wife on social media.[2][3][4]

Note: The search results sometimes reference the plaintiff as "Antonio Martinez" instead of "Anthony Martinez." Despite this inconsistency, the context remains consistent regarding the lawsuit against Steve Smith Sr. for his alleged interference in Martinez's marriage.

Steve Smith Sr., the former football player, is currently facing a lawsuit for allegedly causing a marital disruption, following his affair with Anthony Martinez's wife, Nicole.
Martinez is seeking more than $100,000 in compensation from Smith, under North Carolina's "alienation of affection" law.
Enticing celebrities and the general public, the ongoing court case involves Smith, a famous NFL player, and his affair with a member of the "Marching Ravens," Nicole Martinez.
The high-profile court case, which has gained attention in the categories of crime-and-justice and general-news, could potentially set a financial precedent for similar cases related to entertainment and sports.
Beyond the financial implications, the lawsuits could affect Smith's image in the entertainment industry, with many questioning the morality of the unique North Carolina law.