LeBron James and son Bronny James made headlines once this week when they played together for the Los Angeles Lakers, but now they’re back in the ink. This time because of a car accident.

In a lawsuit obtained by TheWrap, April Almanza Lopez and Kiara Rae McGillen claim they were in a car accident with the father/son NBA players in November 2022. and drove a car to cause it, and was involved in an accident or collision.”

Bronny and LeBron are being sued for negligence and liability for their roles in the accident, and a jury trial has been demanded. The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages, medical expenses, lost earnings/income and legal costs.

McGillen claims she was driving the car owned by Lopez when they were struck by a second vehicle while driving on the Pearblossom Highway in Littlerock, California. The plaintiffs allege in the lawsuit that they have “suffered personal injuries that caused and will continue to cause pain, discomfort and physical disability” and that they “have employed and will in the future employ physicians, surgeons and others to research, treat and concern.”

The lawsuit also stated that Lopez’s car was so damaged “that repairs were required” and that she lost use of the vehicle after the crash.

The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages and are represented by the law firm of Larry H. Parker. A court hearing is scheduled for February 19, 2025.

The lawsuit comes the same week that LeBron and Bronny were in court together in the first game of the Lakers season. The season opener was against the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Lakers won 110-103. The elder James posted on Instagram that his son would join him on the field after the win.

“With all my heart and soul,” he wrote. “I will never forget that moment for the rest of my life.”

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