Disgraced Subway pitchman Jared Fogle is suing the parents of one of his victims, arguing that the now teenage girl’s problems are primarily their fault.
In court documents obtained by The Daily Mail, Fogle alleges that the girl’s parents are to blame for a cycle of despair, self-harm and drug abuse which she says was the result of his abuse.
“B.T. and J.T. [the girl’s parents] maintained a hateful and abusive relationship toward each other, which included, but was not limited to, engaging in frequent fighting and arguing between themselves; abusing alcohol and getting drunk; and engaging in frequent fighting, physical abuse, and arguing with Jane Doe, which caused Jane Doe to suffer from emotional distress, anxiety, and major depression before she learned of any allegations [about Fogle and Taylor],” his lawyers argued, adding, “B.T. and J.T., by their actions, caused Jane Doe to suffer from emotional distress and depression which then resulted in Jane Doe engaging in destructive behaviors, including, but not limited to alcohol abuse, substance abuse, self-mutilation, and suicidal ideation with regard to which B.T. and J.T. are liable.”
The girl, identified as Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit against Fogle earlier this year. She claims that the convicted pedophile’s partner, Russell Taylor, filmed her without consent while undressing and bathing at Taylor’s home. She added that Fogle solicited the videos from Taylor, and she was one of a number of minors Taylor captured on camera for Fogle.
Fogle earlier stated that Jane Doe received $100,000 in compensation as part of his plea deal.
