In a development that has captured the attention of sports fans and legal observers alike, new allegations have surfaced involving NBA star LeBron James and his son, Bronny James. The claims, detailed in a lawsuit filed last October in Los Angeles County Superior Court, suggest that both father and son were involved in a vehicular incident on a Los Angeles-area highway in November 2022.
The suit, initiated by April Alamanza Lopez and Kiara Rae McGillen, alleges that the incident occurred on a highway near Littlerock, California—a locale positioned just southeast of Palmdale and north of the sprawling Los Angeles region.
According to the complaint, the two individuals sustained injuries that required ongoing treatment, while their vehicle suffered damage and depreciated. Despite these serious allegations, specifics regarding the events leading up to the crash remain unclear. Notably, neither the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station nor the California Highway Patrol has confirmed receiving any reports of the incident, a detail that raises questions about the overall circumstances.
“A new lawsuit claims that both LeBron James and his son, Bronny, crashed into two people on a Los Angeles-area highway in 2022 — which are allegations that the James men have strongly denied.” This stark assertion, as reported by ESPN’s Baxter Holmes, forms the centerpiece of the case, setting the stage for a legal battle that could have implications for the high-profile athletes’ reputations both on and off the court.
Representatives for LeBron and Bronny have been quick to respond. In a recent court filing, their attorneys emphatically refuted every aspect of the complaint, stating that they “deny each and every allegation contained in the complaint and further deny that plaintiffs have been damaged in the sum or sums alleged, or any other sum or sums, or at all.” The defense outlined 14 distinct defenses, underscoring the seriousness with which they view the allegations.
The incident, alleged to have occurred when Bronny was still in high school, comes at a pivotal moment in his burgeoning career. After spending one season at USC, Bronny was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers as the No. 55 overall pick last summer—a historic milestone that now has him playing alongside his father. While Bronny has managed only modest contributions on the court so far—averaging 1.4 points in limited minutes—LeBron continues to be a dominant force, boasting averages of 24.7 points, 8.8 assists, and 7.7 rebounds per game in his 22nd season.
With the Lakers currently holding a 34-21 record and positioned fourth in the Western Conference, the timing of this lawsuit adds a layer of complexity to the team’s dynamic as they prepare to face the Dallas Mavericks. As this legal and public relations saga unfolds, both fans and critics will be watching closely to see how the James family navigates these turbulent allegations.