Todd Nepola, a commercial real estate investor based in Hollywood, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Bravo, NBC Universal, and Purveyors of Pop, the production company behind “The Real Housewives of Miami.” The suit was submitted in Miami federal court on Tuesday.
Nepola alleges that producers of the show falsely portrayed him as being in financial distress. According to the lawsuit, “The Real Housewives of Miami” knowingly created and emphasized a storyline suggesting Nepola faced money problems. The complaint states that his net worth exceeds $100 million and claims he has never experienced financial difficulties.
“The defamatory story lines forged by the RHOM producers are completely devoid from reality,” the lawsuit alleges. “Each new broadcast serves to reignite and revalidate the false narrative, reinforcing the public’s belief in its accuracy and renewing the emotional and reputational harm.”
Nepola also contends that video footage of him from previous seasons was reused without his consent for later episodes. He had participated in seasons four and five when he was engaged to Alexia Nepola; their wedding was featured in season five’s finale. The couple finalized their divorce in March, which became a topic during season seven.
The complaint references several episodes from seasons six and seven where cast member Adriana de Moura discussed rumors about Nepola’s finances. In one episode, de Moura is quoted saying: “A little bird told me that Todd and Alexia are having some trouble…and they might have to break their lease and find a cheaper place.”
According to Nepola’s lawsuit, he confronted producers about these depictions but received no response: “they did not care,” the complaint states. During this period, Nepola reportedly completed over $115 million in real estate deals across 11 transactions. In July, an affiliate of his company Current Capital Group purchased a shopping center in Miami Gardens for $33 million.
The suit further claims that alleged defamatory content continued beyond TV episodes through Bravo’s social media channels, reunion shows, and other platforms.
Nepola and his attorney declined to comment on the case. Representatives for Bravo, NBC Universal, and Purveyors of Pop did not respond to requests for comment.
