Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington alleges that his ex-girlfriend Brittany Renner threatened to have him served court papers during an NBA game, according to court documents obtained by Us Weekly. The claim is part of an ongoing custody dispute between the two, which is currently being litigated in North Carolina.
Washington, 27, filed legal paperwork requesting that a judge deny Renner’s attempt to move their custody case to California. Renner, 33, filed a separate custody case in Los Angeles in September 2025. Washington has since filed a motion to dismiss that case. As of now, no ruling has been made.
The matter has gained public attention due to the allegations included in Washington’s court filing, particularly claims regarding conduct by Renner’s legal counsel. For continued reporting on celebrity legal cases, readers can view additional coverage on Hollywood Unlocked.
PJ Washington Files Motion to Block Custody Case From Moving to California
According to documents filed in North Carolina, PJ Washington is asking the court to prevent Brittany Renner from transferring their custody case to California. In his filing, Washington argues that California does not have personal jurisdiction over him.
Washington states that he does not have sufficient connections to California for the state to oversee the custody matter. He maintains that North Carolina is the appropriate jurisdiction for the case. His legal team has requested that the North Carolina judge deny Renner’s motion and keep the proceedings in the current court.
Renner’s California filing remains active while Washington’s motion to dismiss is under review. The judge has not yet issued a decision regarding jurisdiction or venue.
Court filings show that the dispute centers on where the custody case should be heard rather than the underlying custody arrangement itself. Jurisdictional disagreements are common in custody cases involving parties who reside or conduct business in different states.
Allegations Involving Threats to Serve Court Papers During an NBA Game
In his filing, Washington alleges that Renner’s California attorney made threats intended to pressure him into agreeing to move the custody case to California. Specifically, Washington claims the attorney threatened to have him served court papers during an NBA game.
According to the filing, Washington’s attorney stated that Renner’s lawyer “threatened to [have Washington] personally served on national television during his National Basketball Association game if he does not succumb to [Renner’s lawyers’] demands. [Renner’s] antics and fear tactics are familiar to this Court given how this matter began and are still inappropriate and should not be rewarded by this Court.”
The allegation is presented as part of Washington’s argument that the California case should be dismissed. The filing does not indicate that Washington was actually served during a game, only that such action was allegedly threatened.There has been no public response from Renner or her legal team regarding the allegations at the time of reporting.
Status of the Custody Case and Next Steps
As of now, the custody dispute remains unresolved. The North Carolina judge has not yet ruled on Washington’s request to block the case from moving to California. Additionally, the California court has not dismissed the case filed by Renner.
