Kevin Hart & Fellow Crash Victims All Lawyer Up As Lawsuit Rumors Loom: Report

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Now that Kevin Hart has reportedly checked himself out of the in-patient rehabilitation center and is recovering at home, he may have a lawsuit on his hands. According to a report by TMZ, the comedian, along with the two other passengers in the car with him when the vehicle swerved off the road and landed in a ditch, have all retained lawyers. 

The outlet states that Jared S. Black, the man driving at the time of the accident, and his fiancée Rebecca Broxterman, Eniko Hart's personal trainer who was in the backseat, have lawyered up and may files lawsuits. It's been widely reported that Kevin underwent spinal surgery following the car crash, but TMZ further states that Black had severe chest and back injuries, as well. Broxterman is said to have endured minor injuries.

Although all three parties are friends, it's reported that the lack of airbags and safety harnesses has become an issue. It's unclear if they'll all go after the company who restored the vehicle or each other. However, TMZ claims the California Highway Patrol is still investigating what caused the wreck, and the driver could still be liable for the accident. They have yet to determine if Kevin purposefully asked to leave the safety gear off of the vehicle, because if so, the company responsible for the restoration should have turned him away. If they continued on and completed the job anyway sans safety harnesses, it's possible that they can face a lawsuit—or three. We're just thankful everyone made it out alive.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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