LaMelo Ball Set to Face Serious Trial in Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Over Alleged 2023 Incident

Interestingly, the NBA star has not accepted the charges. Denying the allegations right from the beginning, the 2022 NBA All-Star has no other option than to stand before the judge. As the trial falls in the week of June 15, Ball’s legal team has urged the judges to divide the trial into two. 

This would make it easier to find out whether the California native was indeed guilty. And if he were found guilty, the next phase would discuss the amount of compensation the NBA superstar would have to pay for his actions. Meanwhile, having a documented history of breaking the road rules, the situation might turn somber for the Hornets star. 

What Actually Happened at the Purple and Teal Day With LaMelo Ball?

The incident took place on October 7, 2023, at the Spectrum Center. As fans attended the free ‘Purple and Teal Day’ event, the mother and the son went near Ball’s car when he stopped at a red light. Unfortunately, as soon as the signal turned green, Ball did not wait for his fans and sped away from the scene.

It was at this moment that the child allegedly incurred the injury. Initially, the child’s mother sought a total of $50,000 from Ball. But, according to The Charlotte Observer, the plaintiff later amended the amount to $3.75 million. 

Now then, Ball was already involved in a car crash earlier this month. And such a history might go against him during the trial. Thus, as things turn interesting, fans cannot wait to see what’s next.