LeBron James and his son, Bronny, have strongly refuted all accusations leveled against them in a lawsuit concerning an alleged car crash from 2022, according to reports. The Los Angeles Lakers duo, who were named in the lawsuit filed in October, are facing claims that they were involved in a vehicular collision in Los Angeles County two years ago.
Plaintiffs April Almanza Lopez and Kiara Rae McGillen are seeking unspecified damages, alleging that the accident resulted in injuries requiring medical attention and a significant loss in their vehicle’s value. Despite these claims, LeBron, 40, and Bronny, 20, have firmly denied any wrongdoing. Legal documents reportedly obtained by TMZ Sports reveal that both James and his son have rejected “each and every allegation contained in the complaint.”
According to the lawsuit, Lopez, the registered owner of the vehicle, was a passenger at the time of the crash, while McGillen was the driver. The lawsuit claims that LeBron and Bronny were “negligent” in the ownership, operation, and maintenance of their vehicle, which allegedly resulted in the collision. The Los Angeles Times reported that the plaintiffs argue the two basketball stars failed to exercise due care, leading to the incident.
What makes the lawsuit particularly notable is the timing of its filing. The plaintiffs submitted their complaint on the same day LeBron and Bronny made NBA history by becoming the first father-and-son duo to play in a game together. The pair achieved the milestone on October 23, helping the Lakers secure a 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Despite the lawsuit, neither LeBron nor Bronny allowed the allegations to overshadow their historic night. Speaking after the game, LeBron expressed how special the moment was for him, stating, “That moment, us being at the scorer’s table together and checking in together, it’s a moment I’m never going to forget. No matter how old I get, no matter how my memory may fade as I get older or whatever, I will never forget that moment.”
Bronny, who was selected in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, has spent much of his rookie season developing with the Lakers’ G-League affiliate, South Bay Lakers. Meanwhile, LeBron continues to lead the Lakers as they remain competitive in the Western Conference, now playing alongside new superstar teammate Luka Dončić.
As the lawsuit unfolds, the James family remains focused on their basketball careers, with LeBron chasing another championship and Bronny working to establish himself in the NBA.
LeBron James and son hit back after being sued over alleged car crash
