Raiders' Davante Adams facing lawsuit for allegedly pushing photographer after game against Chiefs
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A photographer wide receiver Davante Adams allegedly shoved after a "Monday Night Football" game has filed a lawsuit against the Las Vegas Raiders star.
The Kansas City Chiefs, the Raiders, the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority and Landmark Events Staffing were also named as defendants in the suit, according to Missouri court records.
University of Missouri-Kansas City student Park Zebley was credentialed and working for a local production company contracted by ESPN to cover the Week 5 game.
As Adams walked off the field at the end of the game, Zebley appeared to be shoved hard enough that he was knocked off his feet.
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Wide receiver Davante Adams of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium Jan. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Adams was later charged with misdemeanor assault, but Zebley has decided to take legal action against the NFL star, according The Kansas City Star.
"A municipal misdemeanor battery charge is not sufficient," Zebley said in a statement to the Star. "I'm looking for justice. You can't shove someone down and walk off like it didn't happen. Not in real life."
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The lawsuit claims the Chiefs, Jackson County Sports Complex Authority and Landmark Events Staffing "failed to provide the requisite amount and quality of on-field security."
Per court records, Adams is being sued for one count of battery. The Raiders face one count of vicarious liability and ratification and one count of negligent


