Halle Berry and Husband Sued by LAX Employee for Assault and Battery
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Dale Robinette/CBS (LOS ANGELES) — Halle Berry and her husband, Olivier Martinez, are being sued for $5 million by a Los Angeles International Airport employee who claims the French film actor struck him to the ground earlier this year.
According to a copy of the lawsuit obtained by People magazine, Ronaldo Owens claims the alleged January incident occurred after Berry, Martinez, their son Maceo and Berry’s daughter Nahla were escorted out of a corridor used for high-profile passengers.
“At the time of the incident Ronaldo was employed at LAX and was lawfully in the area,” the lawsuit alleges. “Thereafter, and without any provocation or justification Martinez abruptly turned towards Ronaldo, and brutally and intentionally charged at Ronaldo using an empty child’s car seat he held in his hands as a weapon, striking Ronaldo to the ground with the seat, and causing Ronaldo humiliation and injury.”
The lawsuit further states that Berry “aided and abetted” her husband.
Owens is seeking no less than $5 million for medical and related expenses, past and future lost earnings, and punitive damages.
TMZ reported back in April that Martinez would not face criminal charges stemming from the incident.
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