NBA All-Star LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets could face a lawsuit. A mother is taking legal action against the NBA star and the franchise she plays for over a foot injury her 11-year-old son suffered during an alleged incident in October 2023, according to a WSOC report -TV.
Tamaria McRae claimed that the incident in question took place during a visit to the Hornets' stadium on October 7. The team held its “Purple and Teal Day” at the Spectrum Center that day. Some fans appeared to gather outside the arena as the players left.
McRae said Ball was one of his then-11-year-old son's favorite players and he was hoping to get the NBA star's autograph at the time.
“[Angell] It was like, 'LaMelo, I love you.' I love you, sign my… give me your autograph. Can you sign it for me?'” McRae told the Charlotte television station.
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LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles the ball up the court during the first quarter of the game against the Washington Wizards at the Spectrum Center on October 10, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
McRae said her son not only didn't get an autograph, but apparently broke his foot in the process. He pointed the finger at Ball, suggesting he stepped over the boy's foot as he walked away.
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McRae noticed his son looking toward the ground, but quickly realized he had suffered some type of injury. McRae said his son was eventually diagnosed with a broken foot and the injury took months to heal.
LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts to a call during the second half of an NBA Season Tournament game against the Miami Heat at Spectrum Center on November 14, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (David Jensen/Getty Images)
Cameron DeBrun, the family's attorney, said the police report did not include Ball's name or insurance details.
“Because that information was not provided, we only have one recourse and that is the court system,” DeBrun said.
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The family argued that the Hornets organization could have implemented additional safety measures to improve fan safety and therefore decided to add the team to the lawsuit.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Hornets. A request for comment did not receive an immediate response. Ball has not commented publicly on the matter as of Tuesday.
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