Pacers fans sue Patrick Beverley, Bucks

Two Indiana Pacers fans have sued the Milwaukee Bucks and Patrick Beverley after the point guard threw a ball into the stands of Gainbridge Fieldhouse during an NBA playoff game last year in downtown Indy. In a lawsuit filed last Friday in Marion County Superior Court, two Pacers fans claim they experienced medical expenses, mental anguish, humiliation and lost wages after an incident during the 2024 matchup between Indiana and Milwaukee. The lawsuit names Beverley, the Bucks organization and former Milwaukee assistant coach Josh Oppenheimer as defendants. The suit stems from an incident between Beverley and the two fans during the fourth quarter of a Bucks’ 120-98 playoff loss to the Pacers on May 2, 2024.
Source: FOX 59

The lawsuit claims that Simmons, her husband and at least two other fans were then escorted from the arena in a “perp walk” fashion, despite having done nothing to prompt Beverley’s actions. The fans were allegedly told by Gainbridge Fieldhouse staff to fill out written statements for security personnel, while Beverley and Oppenheimer were allowed to remain on the court. During this time, Simmons reportedly had trouble catching her breath and experienced other “significant physical symptoms.” EMS crews were called to the scene and allegedly concluded that Simmons’ blood pressure was “extremely high” and that she was distraught. As a result of the incident, Lanciotti and Simmons both reportedly suffered from the following: * Physical Pain and suffering; * Emotional and mental distress; * Humiliation, embarrassment and anguish; * Medical expenses; * Lost work hours/wages; * Compensatory and punitive damages. -via FOX 59 / February 25, 2025

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