LeBron and Bronny James Deny Allegations in Car Crash Lawsuit
Denial of Allegations
LeBron and Bronny James have denied “each and every allegation” made in a lawsuit that claimed they were involved in a 2022 car crash in the town of Littlerock in the Antelope Valley. The lawsuit, filed last fall in Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleged that the father-son Lakers teammates “negligently owned, controlled, repaired, entrusted, maintained and operated an automobile as to cause it to, and it did, become involved in an accident or collision,” causing injury to the plaintiffs and damage to the vehicle they were in.
Defense Filing
Attorneys representing LeBron and Bronny James filed their answer on Thursday, which lists 14 defenses to the complaint. The main points include:
* Denial of each and every allegation contained in the complaint
* Denial that the plaintiffs have been damaged in the sum or sums alleged, or any other sum or sums, or at all
* The assertion that if any injuries or damages did occur, they were caused by persons other than the answering defendants
* The assertion that the events, injuries, losses, and damages complained of in the complaint, if any there were, were unavoidable insofar as the answering defendants are concerned and occurred without any negligence, want of care, default, or other breach of duty to the plaintiffs on the part of the defendants.
Request for Judgment
LeBron and Bronny James are asking for judgment in their favor and relief, including payment for the costs of the lawsuit.
Lawsuit Background
The lawsuit was filed by Kiara McGillen and April Lopez on October 23, the day after LeBron and Bronny James became the first father-son duo to share an NBA court together. The lawsuit stated that McGillen and Lopez were in a car on Pearblossom Highway at or near the intersection of 87th Street on November 13, 2022, when the alleged incident occurred. The car belongs to Lopez, according to the lawsuit.
Lack of CHP Report
Days after the lawsuit was filed, the Antelope Valley office of the California Highway Patrol told The Times it was unable to find a report filed on November 13, 2022, regarding an accident at that location. The lawsuit does not indicate whether CHP was notified of the alleged incident.
Plaintiffs’ Claims
According to the lawsuit, the plaintiffs “sustained personal injuries which caused and will continue to cause pain, discomfort and physical disability,” and they have “employed and will employ in the future physicians, surgeons and others for examination, treatment and care.” The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages.
Conclusion
In conclusion, LeBron and Bronny James have denied all allegations made in the lawsuit, citing that the claims are unfounded and that the plaintiffs are seeking damages without just cause.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the lawsuit about?
A: The lawsuit claims that LeBron and Bronny James were involved in a car crash in 2022 and that they are responsible for the injuries and damages sustained by the plaintiffs.
Q: What is the response of LeBron and Bronny James?
A: They have denied all allegations made in the lawsuit, citing that the claims are unfounded and that the plaintiffs are seeking damages without just cause.
Q: What is the plaintiffs’ claim?
A: The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages for personal injuries, pain, discomfort, and physical disability, as well as medical expenses and other related losses.
