
LeSean McCoy Sued Over February Bar Fight: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy was sued Tuesday for his alleged role in a Philadelphia bar fight involving two off-duty police officers in February.
According to ESPN.com's John Barr, the officers' attorney, Fortunato N. Perri Jr., explained the reasoning behind the lawsuit: "Our investigation has confirmed that [officers] Darnell Jessie and Roland Butler were viciously attacked and beaten by LeSean McCoy and the additional defendants. As a result of the violent assault, both men have suffered serious and permanent injuries."
No criminal charges were brought upon McCoy, and he received no discipline for the incident from the NFL.
"We'll see what the price is," McCoy told reporters on Wednesday when asked about the lawsuit.
Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams announced in April there wasn't enough evidence to charge McCoy with any wrongdoing, per A.J. Perez of USA Today: "While it is clear a physical altercation took place and that several people were injured, there is insufficient credible evidence to determine which of the participants were the initial aggressor or whether some participants were acting in self-defense or reasonable defense of another."
According to Outside the Lines (via Barr), the lawsuit names three of McCoy's friends and the Recess Lounge as defendants as well. The plaintiffs alleged the Recess Lounge was negligent in continuing to serve McCoy and his party despite their being intoxicated.
The bar brawl allegedly occurred because of an argument over a $350 bottle of champagne.
McCoy is in the midst of his second season with the Bills. He spent the first six years of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles prior to being traded to Buffalo.
Because the four-time Pro Bowler didn't have any criminal charges, the civil suit is unlikely to impact his playing status.
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