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Park Zebley, 20, was a University of
Missouri-Kansas City student working with a local production
company that was helping ESPN cover the Oct. 10 "Monday Night
Football" game between the Raiders and Chiefs in Kansas City.
The Chiefs won 30-29, and as Adams was leaving the field, he
pushed Zebley to the ground as they crossed paths, which was
caught by TV cameras.
Zebley claims he suffered concussion symptoms as a result of his
fall, and he "feared for his life" afterwards in part because
Raiders fans found his identity and doxxed him online.
Adams was charged with one count of misdemeanor assault, but
Zebley wants more and filed a civil lawsuit.
"A municipal misdemeanor battery charge is not sufficient,"
Zebley said in a statement to the Kansas City Star. "I'm looking
for justice. You can't shove someone down and walk off like it
didn't happen. Not in real life."
According to Zebley's attorney, Dan Curry, the suit alleges not
only that Adams committed battery, but that the Raiders were
liable as Adams' employer and the Chiefs, the Jackson County
Sports Complex Authority and Landmark Events Staffing were
negligent in providing security for workers like Zebley.
Adams has not faced any discipline from the NFL for the shove.
--Field Level Media
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