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LaMelo Ball Sued for Allegedly Breaking 11-Year-Old Fan's Foot in October 2023

May 22, 2024, 12:57 AM

LaMelo Ball, star guard for the Charlotte Hornets, is facing a lawsuit after allegedly driving over and breaking the foot of an 11-year-old fan, Angell Joseph. The incident occurred in October 2023 outside the Spectrum Center following the Hornets' Purple and Teal Day fan event. According to the lawsuit, Ball did not sign any autographs and sped off in his car, causing the injury. Angell's mother has filed the lawsuit, claiming negligence by both Ball and the Hornets organization.