A class action lawsuit filed Friday on behalf of Georgia Force player Willie Gary — formerly of the St. Louis Rams — seeks millions of dollars in damages from the New England Patriots for their alleged videotaping of a Rams' walk-through before Super Bowl XXXVI in 2002.

The Patriots upset the heavily-favored Rams 20-17 in the Superdome.

The $100 million suit, filed in U.S. District Court in New Orleans, names the Patriots, team owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichik.

Through a Force spokesman, Gary on Friday declined to comment, citing his attorney's advice.

The Valdosta native played at Kentucky, then signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2001. He played in seven games for the NFC champs.

Now in his sixth year with the Force, Gary is a hard-hitting defensive back who leads the team with 312 career tackles.

The suit says the defendants illegally videotaped the walk-through "for the purpose of gaining an unfair advantage in the game." It claims the Patriots engaged in fraud, racketeering, breach of contract and were in violation of Louisiana's unfair trade practices and consumer protection act.

The suit seeks restitution for Rams players, coaches, staff, the 72,922 fans who attended the game, and owners of Rams seat licenses at the time.