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LaMelo Ball faces $3.7 million lawsuit over fan injury incident

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 3:45 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

LaMelo Ball faces $3.7 million lawsuit over fan injury incident
Summary

LaMelo Ball is facing a lawsuit from a family claiming their child suffered a broken foot due to an incident involving the NBA player outside the Spectrum Center. The family is seeking $3.7 million in damages. The lawsuit, filed two years ago, alleges that Ball ran over the child's foot while leaving an event. A judge has ordered Ball to meet with the family's attorneys as the case approaches trial, scheduled for June 15, 2026. Ball has denied the allegations.

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Key Details
  • •The family alleges LaMelo Ball caused their child's foot injury.
  • •They are seeking $3.7 million in damages from the lawsuit.
  • •The incident occurred outside the Spectrum Center.
  • •A judge has ordered a meeting between Ball and the family's lawyers.
  • •The trial is scheduled for June 15, 2026.
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  • 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — LaMelo Ball case: Court filings show how much family wants for fan’s broken foot
What they're saying
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LaMelo Ball’s attorneys say the family suing the Hornets star over an incident outside the Spectrum Center is seeking $ 3.7 million.

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