Christina Scavo and Shannon O'Toole: NY Jets Call Masseuses' Sex Suit v. Brett Favre "Without Merit"

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (CBS/WCBS/AP) The New York Jets say a lawsuit filed against them and Brett Favre by Christina Scavo and Shannon O'Toole, two former Jets massage therapists, is "completely without merit."

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"Unfortunately, the plaintiffs never reported the allegations to the Jets, either during or after the conclusion of their work," said Gary H. Glaser, employment counsel to the Jets, according to CBS affiliate WCBS. "The case against the Jets is completely without merit, and we look forward to defending the matter in court, where we are confident that the Jets will prevail."

The harassment suit claims Favre sought to have group sex with Scavo and an unnamed third masseuse therapist.

Scavo and O'Toole say they lost their part-time jobs with the Jets after complaining about sexually suggestive text messages from the veteran quarterback while he was with the team in 2008.

The women are seeking unspecified damages from Favre, the Jets and a team massage coordinator in a lawsuit filed Monday.

Rumors about the harassment began to surface back in the fall when Favre was accused of leaving suggestive voicemail messages and sending x-rated pictures to then-Jets sideline reporter Jenn Sterger.

Last week, Favre was fined $50,000 by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for failing to fully cooperate in the league's investigation.

In their statement Tuesday, the Jets say they are looking forward to defending themselves in court in the massage therapists' suit.