CareerEnding

Former Basketball Star Sues Northern California Police for Career-Ending Injury During Arrest

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San Francisco, CA — A former professional basketball player has filed a lawsuit against the Northern California police department claiming that an altercation involving officers prematurely ended his sports career. The incident, which occurred during a routine traffic stop last year, reportedly left the athlete with a severely damaged knee. According to the legal documents, the player alleges that the excessive force used by the police during the stop caused significant injuries which required surgery and subsequently derailed his ability to continue playing competitively. The lawsuit details how, during the stop, a misunderstanding escalated into … Read more

Former Basketball Star Sues Northern California Police for Career-Ending Knee Injury

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Sacramento, Calif. – A former basketball player has filed a lawsuit against the Northern California police, claiming an encounter with law enforcement ended his sports career by severely damaging his knee. The incident, which has now led to a court battle, raises questions about police conduct and the use of force during arrests. According to the lawsuit, the ex-athlete was approached by officers during a routine patrol. An altercation ensued, during which the plaintiff alleges his knee was forcefully broken by the police, effectively ending his potential career in basketball. The injury described in the … Read more

Seattle Jury Awards $13.1 Million to Ultramarathon Runner for Career-Ending Sidewalk Injury

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SEATTLE — A King County jury has awarded $13.1 million to Lesley Mettler Auld, an ultramarathon runner who suffered severe injuries after tripping on a neglected Seattle sidewalk. The verdict holds both the city of Seattle and the owners of a nearby apartment building liable for the accident that occurred in 2021. Auld, 53, a seasoned athlete and professional fitness coach, was navigating a sidewalk in the Queen Anne neighborhood when she encountered a section notoriously slick with algae and water. Her fall resulted in devastating injuries to her quadriceps, necessitating several surgeries and leaving … Read more

Ultramarathon Runner Wins $13 Million in Landmark Sidewalk Safety Lawsuit After Career-Ending Injury

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SEATTLE — An ultramarathon athlete has been awarded $13.1 million in damages after suing over an injury she sustained in 2021 due to a poorly maintained sidewalk in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Lesley Mettler Auld, 53, experienced a fall that profoundly impacted her physical abilities and effectively ended her running career, her attorneys reported. The decision, delivered by a King County jury, assigns joint financial responsibility to both the city of Seattle and the owners of the nearby apartment building. According to legal documents, the sidewalk where Mettler Auld fell had been waterlogged and prone … Read more