Vegas bouncer who was shot sues Pacman

[Big Dakota]

Vegas bouncer who was shot sues Pacman

The suit for an unspecified amount was filed with the Clark County District Court on behalf of Aaron Cudworth three days after the Tennessee Titans (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/67047) cornerback surrendered in Las Vegas on two felony charges of coercion and posted $20,000 in bail.

Facts about the Feb. 19 melee and shooting, which paralyzed another strip club bouncer and wounded one other person, were confirmed in charges that the district attorney filed against Jones on Wednesday, said Cudworth's lawyer, Richard Schonfeld.
"When they made their filing, it confirmed what I was looking for," Schonfeld said. The civil case can proceed independently of the criminal trial, he said.
Jones' Las Vegas attorney Robert Langford said he had not seen the suit and declined comment late Monday. A message left after business hours at the Atlanta office of one of Jones' attorneys, Manny Arora, wasn't immediately returned.
The melee at Minxx Gentleman's Club during NBA All-Star weekend was sparked after Jones threw cash from a plastic trash bag on stage to "make it rain" for dancers as tips, according to the suit.
When two dancers began to fight over the cash at about 4:30 a.m., Jones grabbed one by the hair and punched her in the face two or three times, the suit says.
Cudworth wrapped his arms around Jones from behind, but let go when the club manager was escorting Jones outside. Jones jumped back on stage, vowing not to leave, cursing Cudworth and threatening to kill him, the suit says.
After Cudworth again tried to restrain Jones, the suit says he was knocked over by Jones' 400-pound bodyguard, Robert Reid, 37, of Compton, Calif. Jones took a swing at Cudworth, who restrained Jones, the suit says. That's when Jones bit Cudworth on the ankle, according to the suit.
Jones escaped, and when Cudworth pursued him, Sadia Morrison, 25, of New York, allegedly smashed a champagne bottle over the bouncer's head, cutting him. Cudworth finally forced Jones outside, where he says Jones threatened to shoot him and acted as if he was reaching for a weapon in his waistband. The suit says a witness heard Jones tell another member of his group, "Let's smoke this fool."

Later, the suit alleges that a member of Jones' group fired a black semiautomatic handgun five or six times toward Cudworth, hitting him in the chest and left arm, causing permanent injury. Another bouncer, Thomas Urbanski, was shot in the left hand and the torso, and was left paralyzed from the waist down. A female club patron was wounded in the head.
Cudworth is suing Jones, Reid, Morrison and others for assault, battery, false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Schonfeld said Cudworth underwent "multiple surgeries" and lost wages as a result. Jones, 23, who has been suspended by the NFL for the 2007 season, is scheduled to return to Las Vegas on July 23 to face criminal charges that carry a maximum of 12 years in prison and a $10,000 fine if he is convicted.

[dargonking999]

Mr. Jones is not coming back to the NFL. No matter how short he cuts his hair

[big dog cowboy]

Pacman has a very big target on himself right now.

[Big Dakota]

So do you suppose this guy will have about a dozen witnesses in his civil suit? They have already said they have 7 employees that witnessed the events. Heck, Goldman had NONE and still nailed OJ. I only hope Tommy Urbanski sues him for millions, and he WILL get it.

[burmafrd]

Wherei are super, OGT, Vintage and the other Pacman defenders?
They should have been here by now trying to pic apart the story and show that poor little Pacman is innocent.

[Big Dakota]

Wherei are super, OGT, Vintage and the other Pacman defenders?
They should have been here by now trying to pic apart the story and show that poor little Pacman is innocent.


Their defence is all in "white type":D

[kTXe]

Wherei are super, OGT, Vintage and the other Pacman defenders?
They should have been here by now trying to pic apart the story and show that poor little Pacman is innocent.
Ugh.

None of them have ever, EVER, argued for Pacman's innocence. The fact that you can still misinterpret everything the "Pacman defenders" have argued for in recent threads is quite mind-boggling.

[the big 88]

wow that guy is totally done, his troubles just keept getting worse. He brought them all onto himself. He's an idiot for not steering clear of stupid stuff like that considering his very priveledge position. He wont be back to the NFL say bye to Pacman.

[superpunk]

I am here to pic apart the story and show that poor little Pacman is innocent.

[CrazyCowboy]

Mr. Jones is not coming back to the NFL. No matter how short he cuts his hair


:lmao2: :lmao2:

[Vintage]

Wherei are super, OGT, Vintage and the other Pacman defenders?
They should have been here by now trying to pic apart the story and show that poor little Pacman is innocent.


I'm just happy you spelled my username right.

More than I expected, really...

[Angus]

Bouncer files lawsuit vs. Pacman
Suspended Titan accused of biting

By RYAN NAKASHIMA
Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — A bouncer who was shot and said his left ankle was bitten by Adam "Pacman" Jones in a strip club melee sued the suspended NFL player and other members of his entourage for damages Monday.

The suit for an unspecified amount was filed with the Clark County District Court on behalf of Aaron Cudworth three days after the Tennessee Titans cornerback surrendered in Las Vegas on two felony charges of coercion and posted $20,000 in bail.


Facts about the Feb. 19 melee and shooting, which paralyzed another strip club bouncer and wounded one other person, were confirmed in charges that the district attorney filed against Jones on Wednesday, said Cudworth's lawyer, Richard Schonfeld.

"When they made their filing, it confirmed what I was looking for," Schonfeld said. The civil case can proceed independently of the criminal trial, he said.

Jones' Las Vegas attorney Robert Langford said he had not seen the suit and declined comment late Monday. A message left after business hours at the Atlanta office of one of Jones' attorneys, Manny Arora, wasn't immediately returned.

The melee at Minxx Gentleman's Club during NBA All-Star weekend was sparked after Jones threw cash from a plastic trash bag on stage to "make it rain" for dancers as tips, according to the suit.

When two dancers began to fight over the cash, Jones grabbed one by the hair and punched her in the face two or three times, the suit says.

Cudworth wrapped his arms around Jones from behind, but let go when the manager was escorting Jones outside. Jones jumped back on stage, vowing not to leave, cursing Cudworth and threatening to kill him, the suit says.

After Cudworth again tried to restrain Jones, the suit says he was knocked over by Jones' 400-pound bodyguard, Robert Reid, 37, of Compton, Calif. Jones took a swing at Cudworth, who restrained Jones, the suit says. That's when Jones bit Cudworth on the ankle, according to the suit.

Cudworth is suing Jones, Reid, Morrison and others for assault, battery, false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Jones is scheduled to return to Las Vegas on July 23 to face criminal charges that carry a maximum of 12 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070626/SPORTS01/706260371/1027

[superpunk]

Wherei are burmafrd and the other Goodell defenders?
They should have been here by now trying to copulate the story and show....

nevermind, I can't manage it.




HAHA! White text!

[dargonking999]

Wherei are burmafrd and the other Goodell defenders?
They should have been here by now trying to copulate the story and show....

nevermind, I can't manage it.




HAHA! White text!


What about gReen
Or Gray
Or BLue
Or :)

[burmafrd]

I guess the Pacman defenders are getting tired of getting slapped around. 'bout time.
Goodell does not look like he is going to have to do much more now- the Bears have cut Johnson and its just a matter of time before the Titans dump Jones. Da MAN has spoken and his WORD is true. King Goodell now rules with a harsh but fair hand- and the masses know it.

[superpunk]

I guess the Pacman defenders are getting tired of getting slapped around. 'bout time.
Goodell does not look like he is going to have to do much more now- the Bears have cut Johnson and its just a matter of time before the Titans dump Jones. Da MAN has spoken and his WORD is true. King Goodell now rules with a harsh but fair hand- and the masses know it.

Do you have to try, to be this dense?

Or does it just come naturally?

[Vintage]

I guess the Pacman defenders are getting tired of getting slapped around. 'bout time.
Goodell does not look like he is going to have to do much more now- the Bears have cut Johnson and its just a matter of time before the Titans dump Jones. Da MAN has spoken and his WORD is true. King Goodell now rules with a harsh but fair hand- and the masses know it.


You make me laugh.

[Vintage]

Do you have to try, to be this dense?

Or does it just come naturally?

Nevermind, you win.

This is better stuff....

[ThreeSportStar80]

Yeah he'll probably get a mil out of the deal..

[AtlCB]

I am here to pic apart the story and show that poor little Pacman is innocent.

:lmao2: :lmao2: :lmao2:

[AtlCB]

So do you suppose this guy will have about a dozen witnesses in his civil suit? They have already said they have 7 employees that witnessed the events. Heck, Goldman had NONE and still nailed OJ. I only hope Tommy Urbanski sues him for millions, and he WILL get it.I seriously hope this guy loses a big lawsuit to Urbanski. I don't think he'll change until it really starts affecting his wallet.

[Vintage]

I seriously hope this guy loses a big lawsuit to Urbanski. I don't think he'll change until it really starts affecting his wallet.


I am sure he will.

Sympathetic father. Paralyzed. Has Kids.

Question is, how many zeroes after the "1" will be involved.

[carphalen5150]

Yeah he'll probably get a mil out of the deal..
I would hope he gets more than that.

[superpunk]

I would hope he gets more than that.

You think?

From Pac-Man?

I don't know how much proof is necessary for a payout in a civil trial, but weren't they unable to tie Pac-Man's saliva to the bite on this guy's leg through DNA testing? If the bouncer claims PacMan did that, when he didn't, I guess suddenly the rest of his claims become suspect?

[Crown Royal]

You think?

From Pac-Man?

I don't know how much proof is necessary for a payout in a civil trial, but weren't they unable to tie Pac-Man's saliva to the bite on this guy's leg through DNA testing? If the bouncer claims PacMan did that, when he didn't, I guess suddenly the rest of his claims become suspect?
A civil trial is all about liability. He has to prove that PacMan is liable for his damages.

And it isn't all or nothing, you can be 54 percent liable, 60 percent, etc.

All in all, he has probably got an excellent case.

[WoodysGirl]

You think?

From Pac-Man?

I don't know how much proof is necessary for a payout in a civil trial, but weren't they unable to tie Pac-Man's saliva to the bite on this guy's leg through DNA testing? If the bouncer claims PacMan did that, when he didn't, I guess suddenly the rest of his claims become suspect?
I think the guy actually has a good civil case regardless of the DNA. He can't sue directly for the shooting, as no shooter has been charged. But for all the other stuff which led up to the shooter, I think he has a pretty good chance at getting pizzaid...

And if the lawyer knows what he's doing, more than likely he'll get some upfront cash and a percentage of any additional contractual money Pac might make in the NFL.

[Crown Royal]

I think the guy actually has a good civil case regardless of the DNA. He can't sue directly for the shooting, as no shooter has been charged. But for all the other stuff which led up to the shooter, I think he has a pretty good chance at getting pizzaid...


Really? Pizzaid? Is that what we say?

[dargonking999]

You think?

From Pac-Man?

I don't know how much proof is necessary for a payout in a civil trial, but weren't they unable to tie Pac-Man's saliva to the bite on this guy's leg through DNA testing? If the bouncer claims PacMan did that, when he didn't, I guess suddenly the rest of his claims become suspect?


For a civil all you have to do, is get the Judge to believe that you sustain suffer able damages from the defendant. If he has enough people to stand and say "I saw" the judge will rule in favor of the plantiff.

[AtlCB]

You think?

From Pac-Man?

I don't know how much proof is necessary for a payout in a civil trial, but weren't they unable to tie Pac-Man's saliva to the bite on this guy's leg through DNA testing? If the bouncer claims PacMan did that, when he didn't, I guess suddenly the rest of his claims become suspect?

The biting is peanuts compared to the shooting. If the bouncer's lawyer can show that Pacman's actions lead to the shooting, Pacman will have to pay up.

[Crown Royal]

For a civil all you have to do, is get the Judge to believe that you sustain suffer able damages from the defendant. If he has enough people to stand and say "I saw" the judge will rule in favor of the plantiff.

Well, you really have to get around 15 people to think that.

[dargonking999]

Well, you really have to get around 15 people to think that.

I think 15 people will magically appear for testimony ;). What happened in Vegas, didn't say in Vegas that night :D

[WoodysGirl]

Really? Pizzaid? Is that what we say?
It's what I would say.

[Crown Royal]

I think 15 people will magically appear for testimony ;). What happened in Vegas, didn't say in Vegas that night :D

I meant the jury.

[superpunk]

Thanks for the 18 different answers.

I trust Crown Royal's, though. Something about his diabeetus just screams "Love me."

[WoodysGirl]

Thanks for the 18 different answers.

I trust Crown Royal's, though. Something about his diabeetus just screams "Love me."
So you didn't like my pizzaid comment? I'm hurt.

[superpunk]

So you didn't like my pizzaid comment? I'm hurt.

Better luck next time. If you could incorporate more ebonics, I would appreciate it. ;)

[Crown Royal]

Thanks for the 18 different answers.

I trust Crown Royal's, though. Something about his diabeetus just screams "Love me."
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/2008/diabeetusyp1.jpg

[Vintage]

So you didn't like my pizzaid comment? I'm hurt.


I laughed.


But I have a feeling many people here don't understand it.

[superpunk]

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You got served....sucka.

[Crown Royal]

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You got served....sucka.


I fixeded it.

[WoodysGirl]

Better luck next time. If you could incorporate more ebonics, I would appreciate it. ;)Will do. I'm still learning when to use them appropriately.

I laughed.


But I have a feeling many people here don't understand it.I thought about adding a dash to the word, but I figured why not let people think I'm talking about pizza. :p:

[Angus]

I am sure he will.

Sympathetic father. Paralyzed. Has Kids.

Question is, how many zeroes after the "1" will be involved.

Maybe enough to make Pacman a pauper.

:o:

[Jay-D]

I get the feeling that the NFL is gonna be the least of Pacman's worries in the near future.

You've got three people who were shot and seriously injured......and two other people who were assulted. Even Pacman can't afford those lawsuits.

[Vintage]

I get the feeling that the NFL is gonna be the least of Pacman's worries in the near future.

You've got three people who were shot and seriously injured......and two other people who were assulted. Even Pacman can't afford those lawsuits.

He probably will.

The guy who got shot has young kids, right?

Young kids look innocent and juries are sympathetic. They should trot one of his kids up there and say something like "now my daddy wont be able to play with me anymore" in one of those cute, little, adorable kid faces....

Can you say ka-ching?

[sacase]

The bouncer that got bit might get 50k or so.

The bouncer that got shot will get nothing. Nothing remotly suggests that Pac Man was invilved in the shooting.

In the event he did get sued I am sure he has some type of liability insurance if not, he better contact Lloyd's of London.

[Crown Royal]

In the event he did get sued I am sure he has some type of liability insurance if not, he better contact Lloyd's of London.

Liability insurance does not cover for intentional acts.

And even then, I doubt his limits exceed 1million or so, unless he has E&S insurance out of London.

[dargonking999]

He probably will.

The guy who got shot has young kids, right?

Young kids look innocent and juries are sympathetic. They should trot one of his kids up there and say something like "now my daddy wont be able to play with me anymore" in one of those cute, little, adorable kid faces....

Can you say ka-ching?


I tried to say it one time, and all the money in my hand blew away. Since i have never uttered that word

[sacase]

Liability insurance does not cover for intentional acts.

And even then, I doubt his limits exceed 1million or so, unless he has E&S insurance out of London.

The garden variety that you are I can does not, however the rich can get policies to protect their money.

[Crown Royal]

The garden variety that you are I can does not, however the rich can get policies to protect their money.

There is not an underwriter in the world that is willing to cover the liability of an intentional act. And I seriously doubt anyone would be silly enough to go to Lloyds to get that policy. That would be like me saying I feel like cutting some guy's leg off, lemme go get a policy to cover it.

The rich don't get as outlandish of policies as you might think. At most, he probably has a policy on his body from Lloyds.

[Seven]

That's when Jones bit Cudworth on the ankle

What a stud...................I'd throw rabies in the greivence as well.

[Big Dakota]

The bouncer that got bit might get 50k or so.

The bouncer that got shot will get nothing. Nothing remotly suggests that Pac Man was invilved in the shooting.

In the event he did get sued I am sure he has some type of liability insurance if not, he better contact Lloyd's of London.



:lmao2: :lmao2: :lmao2: :lmao2: :lmao2: :lmao2: :lmao2: :lmao2: :lmao2: WoW

[Bob Sacamano]

You think?

From Pac-Man?

I don't know how much proof is necessary for a payout in a civil trial, but weren't they unable to tie Pac-Man's saliva to the bite on this guy's leg through DNA testing? If the bouncer claims PacMan did that, when he didn't, I guess suddenly the rest of his claims become suspect?

the dude who restrained PacMan, got punched, and then shot at, and hit

too much coincidence for me

[peplaw06]

Wherei are super, OGT, Vintage and the other Pacman defenders?
They should have been here by now trying to pic apart the story and show that poor little Pacman is innocent.Should I be insulted that I was lumped in with "other Pacman defenders?" I thought I was more important than that. :mad:

EDIT: On the more serious side. This will never see a courtroom. Pacman will settle. And he's already been punished for this incident. I don't see how the fact a civil suit has now been filed would change his punishment.

[Seven]

Should I be insulted that I was lumped in with "other Pacman defenders?" I thought I was more important than that. :mad:

EDIT: On the more serious side. This will never see a courtroom. Pacman will settle. And he's already been punished for this incident. I don't see how the fact a civil suit has now been filed would change his punishment.

I disagree. He beats women for dollar bills. The way I see it, if the guy is askin' for more than twelve bucks, Jones will be livid and refuse to pay.

[Crown Royal]

I disagree. He beats women for dollar bills. The way I see it, if the guy is askin' for more than twelve bucks, Jones will be livid and refuse to pay.

At this point, he would be well advised to do whatever the heck his attorneys say.

[Seven]

At this point, he would be well advised to do whatever the heck his attorneys say.

No offense Crown, but you don't get that he don't get it. I believe he'd been well advised about, oh, 10 crime scenes ago.

BTW......I agree with you, don't see it happening.