Haynesworth Sued Following Car Accident

Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth is the subject of a $7.5 million lawsuit following a December car accident in Tennessee that caused the other driver to undergo hip replacement surgery. According to the Associated Press, the plaintiff is also seeking punitive damages amounting to at least 25 percent of the $41 million in guaranteed money included in Haynesworth’s blockbuster contract. Per the report, Corey Edmondson alleged that Haynesworth was driving dangerously when Haynesworth’s Ferrari collided with Edmondson’s car. In March, a grand jury returned an indictment against Haynesworth on reckless driving and expired registration charges. The lawsuit states that: “In short, Haynesworth was intentionally and selfishly driving like a maniac and has wreaked havoc on the life of a 25 year old man and his family.” Edmondson has incurred medical bills of $230,000 and is disabled and unable to work, according to his lawyer. Edmondson is reportedly disappointed that Haynesworth hasn’t gotten in touch with him since the accident with his lawyer, Jon Perry, saying: “I’m not sure if it’s a level of apathy or if he’s focused on other things or if he doesn’t care or if he thinks maybe it’ll just go away.” Of course, it’s plausible that Haynesworth may also have been advised by his legal counsel to not speak with Edmondson since there’s potential litigation between the two parties.