Marvin Jackson's Legal Smackdown with WWE Takes a Twist

The previously scheduled court hearing for Marvin Jackson's lawsuit against WWE, relating to alleged injuries incurred at Wrestlemania 38 in Dallas, has been called off. Both parties, Jackson and WWE, have been informed that the Court will proceed to a decision on the appeal without holding a formal hearing. As of now, there is no set timeline for when the court's decision will be announced.

Marvin Jackson initiated legal action on January 12, 2023, in the District Court of Tarrant County, Texas. He claimed to have suffered hearing loss in his left ear while attending Wrestlemania 38 as an "invitee," blaming the incident on a pyrotechnics explosion during the event. Seeking a jury trial, Jackson's lawsuit demanded monetary compensation exceeding $1,000,000. This sum was intended to cover a range of costs including damages, penalties, expenses, prejudgment interest, and attorney's fees.

The lawsuit was initially dismissed with prejudice by the Tarrant County court, a decision that typically prevents Jackson from re-filing the case in the same court. Following this, Jackson filed an appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

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— Ben Jordan Kerin Jan 22, 2024 06:35PM