Civil Lawsuit against O'Neal from Brawl Dismissed

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  1. Chutney

    Chutney MON-STRAWRRR!!1!

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    <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">DETROIT (AP) -- A federal jury dismissed a civil lawsuit Thursday by a man who claimed Indianapolis forward Jermaine O'Neal permanently injured him during the 2004 brawl between Pacers players and Pistons fans at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

    Charles Haddad, 23, alleged O'Neal's punch to his head caused him to suffer migraine headaches, memory loss, trouble sleeping, inability to socialize, and aversion to bright lights and loud noises.

    The defense presented evidence that Haddad flew to Las Vegas the day after the Nov. 19, 2004, brawl and had been a regular visitor to the gambling mecca ever since.

    The U.S. District Court jury determined that O'Neal did strike Haddad but the punch was justified because O'Neal was acting to protect his teammates.

    Haddad was charged with violating a local ordinance against entering a performance space. He pleaded no contest last year and was sentenced to probation and community service.

    Haddad's lawyer, Jason J. Thompson of Detroit, said his client is considering an appeal. </div>
    http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=Ak6V...ov=ap&type=lgns

    I found his claims to be pretty funny.
     
  2. P.A.P.

    P.A.P. JBB Fresh Start

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    Whether his sufferings are true or not, that's what you get for being a dumb ass.
     
  3. Apollo

    Apollo JBB Into The Fire

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    <div class="quote_poster">P.A.P. Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Whether his sufferings are true or not, that's what you get for being a dumb ass.</div>

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    But your right though. The guy never should of went on the court.
     
  4. bbwSwish

    bbwSwish Harder. Better. Faster. Stronger.

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    Inability to socialize? Did all of his friends stop talking to him or something? [​IMG]
     

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