‘Jumanji’ Star Kevin Hart’s Court Battle Takes Unexpected Turn with Sex Tape Partner

Kevin Hart has spent considerable time in courtrooms lately, and not for his stand-up comedy. Legal disputes stemming from his personal life and past controversies have followed the comedian beyond the headlines. The latest development indicates that one of these issues may not be resolved yet.

At the heart of this new twist is Montia Sabbag, the woman featured alongside Hart in the infamous 2017 Las Vegas hotel room video. While she has not been involved in Hart’s recent legal troubles, that could soon change. Kevin Hart’s sex tape partner may soon find herself entangled in a separate court case involving his former assistant.

According to TMZ, court documents reveal that Miesha Shakes has requested permission to question Sabbag as a witness. Shakes aims to inquire about the 2017 incident and the subsequent investigation, making it clear that she intends to testify herself.

Shakes is leveraging this request as part of her defense in the breach of contract lawsuit Hart filed against her. She cites the scandal as an example of the damage Hart has inflicted on his own reputation over the years. So far, neither Hart nor Sabbag has publicly responded to the request.

The legal conflict began in December 2023, when Hart sued Shakes and YouTuber LaTasha Kebe, known as Tasha K, in Los Angeles. Shakes worked for Hart’s companies from August 2017 to October 2020, and the lawsuit alleges she violated a non-disclosure agreement by participating in a tell-all interview on Tasha K’s channel. In that interview, she made claims about Hart’s private life, including alleged infidelity and gambling issues.

Hart’s lawsuit contends that these claims are false and defamatory. It also states that someone connected to Kebe demanded a $250,000 ransom before the interview could be released, prompting Hart to contact the police. He has filed suit against Kebe for extortion and intentional interference with contractual relations, and against Shakes for defamation and breach of contract. Hart’s filing also denies Shakes’ assertion that he recorded a video of a sexual encounter and faced criminal charges as a result.

In response, Shakes argues that the NDA is invalid. She claims Hart did not fulfill his obligations under the agreement, including providing promised health insurance, and has stated that she was experiencing mental health struggles and financial difficulties when she signed it. A judge found conflicting statements regarding the insurance claim, allowing the breach of contract allegation to proceed. TMZ has reported that Hart is seeking $50,000, which represents a penalty both parties agreed upon for any breach.

The 2017 incident began when Hart publicly stated that someone was attempting to extort him over a video that could be damaging. He later apologized to his wife, Eniko, admitting his actions were a poor error in judgment. Sabbag later held a press conference, denying any involvement in extortion and asserting that she had no part in the recordings.

In 2019, Sabbag filed a $60 million lawsuit against Hart, claiming he filmed her without her consent. Hart denied the allegations, and the case was ultimately dismissed. She also accused him of using the scandal to enhance his own profile, a claim he has refuted.

Whether Sabbag will actually take the stand remains uncertain. Shakes’ request is just that, and a judge will need to determine how relevant the past scandal is to the current dispute over a confidentiality agreement. Legal experts often note that courts are cautious about allowing unrelated personal history to dominate a contract case.

Nonetheless, this filing illustrates how far one NDA dispute can extend. A case that started over an interview and an alleged breach could resurrect a scandal many believed was behind the comedian. For Hart, who has cultivated a family-friendly image across film, comedy, and business, this is not the kind of attention he desires.

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