Patrick Beverley, a former NBA player, is facing a lawsuit from two Indiana Pacers fans, Jessica Simmons and Katie Lanciotti, for physical and emotional damages after they were hit by a ball he threw during a game last year. Filed in Marion County Superior Court, the lawsuit alleges battery, emotional distress, and defamation among other claims. Beverley briefly addressed the lawsuit in his podcast, expressing surprise at the news while seeking employment in the NBA. He details a prior attempt to resolve matters by offering an apology and proposing a basketball camp.
Two Indiana Pacers fans are suing former NBA player Patrick Beverley after he accidentally struck them with a ball during a playoff game, claiming emotional and physical distress.
The lawsuit includes counts of battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress, as the fans allege Beverley caused them humiliation and loss of income.
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