NPR reports Pacquiao Sued For Failing To Disclose Shoulder Injury in ‘Fight Of The Century’.
NPR reports:
Boxer Manny Pacquiao is being sued for his failure to disclose a shoulder injury during his “Fight of the Century” Saturday against Floyd Mayweather Jr. Reuters reports: “The lawsuit was filed by Stephane Vanel and Kami Rahbaran in federal court in Nevada. It seeks compensation under laws meant to protect consumers and asks for status as a class action on behalf of ticket buyers, pay-per-view television viewers and people who gambled on the fight.” CNBC adds that the plaintiff are seeking $5 million.
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