Thursday, November 12, 2026
Law

LeBron and Bronny James Target of Lawsuit Over 2022 Car Crash

  • Two women are suing the pair for damages related to a 2022 car crash in California.
  • The Lakers made history Tuesday as the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA.
Oct 22, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) and forward LeBron James (23) warm up before a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena.
Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

Want more from Front Office Sports
in your search results?

Add Front Office Sports on Google

The same day LeBron and Bronny James made history as the first father and son to play together in the NBA, the pair became the subject of a lawsuit related to a 2022 car crash.

The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court by April Almanza Lopez and Kiara Rae McGillen, two women seeking unspecified damages related to medical expenses and car repairs. The suit says the crash happened on Nov. 13, 2022, on Pearblossom Highway in Littlerock, Calif.

It’s unclear from the complaint exactly what happened on the road that day, what injuries were sustained, or how bad damages were to the car. It does say the women have “employed and will employ in the future physicians, surgeons, and others for examination, treatment and care.”

The lawsuit also claims Lopez’s car was damaged in the crash and needed repairs.

The father and son played fewer than three minutes together Tuesday in the second quarter of the Lakers’ opening game of the NBA season. Before the game, they snapped a photo with Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr., the first father-son teammates in MLB history.

“That moment, us being at the scorer’s table together and checking in together, it’s a moment I’m never going to forget,” the elder James said.

Representatives for both sides did not immediately return requests for comment.

Download the FOS App

The business of sports, in your pocket.

QR code to download the app

Scan the QR code to get the app now.

Linkedin
Whatsapp
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

What to Read

Nov 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jaylen Brown (7) controls the ball against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

NBC Plays Up Tatum-Brown Rivalry With Netflix-Style Open

Tatum’s Celtics and Brown’s Sixers will meet three more times this season.

Terrell Owens Served Defamation Suit at Amazon Documentary Event

Owens had been evading service. A video of him being served went viral.
Kalshi's logo is displayed on a smartphone placed on a reflective surface onto which a betting curve is projected in Creteil, France, on March 9, 2026, during a major scandal and a $54 million lawsuit concerning bets related to recent strikes in Iran. (Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto)NO USE FRANCE

Kalshi’s Tribal Deal Faces Legal Challenge Amid Leadership Dispute

“We expect the case to be dismissed,” one of the defendants told FOS.
podcast thumbnail mobile
Front Office Sports Today

11/12/26 – LIV Liquidation Plan, Polymarket Layoffs, Russini’s Crashed Debut

0:00

Featured Today

West Wind Mahjong

Mahjong Mania Has Come for College Sports

Bespoke retailers are cashing in with officially licensed mahjong sets.
November 6, 2026

Can MLS Capitalize on Son-Mania?

Korea and Tottenham fans alike have flocked to LAFC’s away matches.
Pickering High School North
November 4, 2026

High School Athletic Directors Say They’re Running ‘Mini Colleges’

ADs are managing a growing list of demands from athletes and parents.
October 30, 2026

How Injuries Hit Pro Marathoners in the Wallet

Staying healthy can get expensive—quickly.
Football - NFL - Houston Texans v Jacksonville Jaguars - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - October 18, 2026 The necklace of a Jacksonville Jaguars fan outside the stadium before the match
October 21, 2026

Die-Hard Sports Fandom Has Reached the Afterlife

Will fans pay $6,000 to memorialize their team loyalty?
Nov 2, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Exclusive

LeBron James Demands AI Betting App Stop Using His Likeness

James’s camp sent the company a cease and desist letter.
First at FOS
November 3, 2026

Broker in NFL Loan Scam Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

The company arranged millions in loans to convicted fraudster Luther Davis.
Good Good Golf
November 5, 2026

Fired Good Good Exec Sues for $1M, Denies Approving Controversial Ad

Good Good’s former CEO cast blame for the ad on its marketing team.
Sponsored

How Jeremy Bloom Is Reinventing the X Games

Jeremy Bloom discusses transforming the X Games into a global brand.
Jun 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys former running back Emmitt Smith attends game three of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.
November 3, 2026

Emmitt Smith Hits Back After Lawsuit Over Failed $2.5M Solar Deal

The longtime Cowboys running back wants the plaintiff sanctioned.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine delivers a statement condemning the death penalty during a news conference at his office in Columbus on June 16, 2026.
October 16, 2026

NCAA Sues Ohio Governor Over Fifth-Year Eligibility Order

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed the executive order Tuesday.
October 13, 2026

PTPA Boss Accused of Harassment, Sexist Conduct in New Suit

The PTPA is listed as both a plaintiff and a defendant.
First at FOS
October 13, 2026

Controversial Search Firm Memo on Brian Flores Unsealed by Court

The memo is evidence for several of Flores’s claims, his lawyers say.