LaMelo Ball, NBA player, is being sued by a mother who claims he struck her child with a vehicle.
A legal case was initiated at the Superior Court in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, through the hands of Tamaria McRae - the mother of Angell Joseph. The event took place at the Hornets’ Spectrum Center where mother and son were intending to obtain a signature from their favorite basketball star, thoroughly admired by Angell as his hero.
The incident occurred on October 7 last year, and the lawsuit provided details about their presence outside the employees' entrance with the hope of meeting the famed basketball sensation. It states that LaMelo Ball's car came to a halt at a red light close to the entrance, drawing closer several ardent fans for a brief glance at the player.
As per the lawsuit, Ball regarded Joseph through the car's window, subsequently speeding away once the light turned to green. However, his swift acceleration led to a car crash, causing significant harm to the young boy.
The court proceedings mention that Joseph endured significant pain and suffering while his injuries might be lasting consequences. As a result, McRae was compelled to seek out substantial medical care for her son.
Neither the Hornets nor the representatives for Ball have responded to CNN's inquiry for comments.
Ball has thus far kept mum about the case.
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department report on the matter revealed a 12-year-old boy who had endured only “bruises/scratches” on October 7, 2023. The child received medical care at the Atrium Health-Mercy facility in Charlotte before being cleared for discharge.
The police report merely denoted that a non-criminal incident occurred at 333 East Trade Street, the site of the Hornets’ Spectrum Center, though it didn't describe the occurrence in detail.
Ball was not mentioned in the police report.
In an interview with WSOC, McRae asserted that the ordeal left her unable to recognize her son due to his severe emotional distress. She expressed the challenging reality of seeing her child harmed, emphasizing the heartbreaking impact that the situation had on both her and her son.
With the intention of acquiring over $25,000 in compensatory damages, the lawsuit involves both Ball and the Hornets.
LaMelo Ball was drafted by the Hornets as the third overall pick in the 2020 draft.
His performance during the season included averaging 23.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 8 assists per game.
Despite the ankle injuries hampering his recent performance, he has played in a total of 58 games over the past two seasons. [2022].
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