Security Guard claims Chris Brown was the first to get active in backstage brawl in Texas — according to second lawsuit filed this week.
Rolling Stone broke the news that the 58-year-old Frederick Overpeck is suing the singer for $15 million in damages, claiming he suffered a “severely injured hip and cracked vertebrae in his neck,” during the brawl. Also named in the lawsuit is Dallas recording artist Yella Beezy and promotional giant Live Nation. Overpeck is represented by Tony Buzbee, the attorney also representing plaintiffs Larry Parker, Joseph Lewis, Charles Bush, and Damarcus Powell in the original lawsuit.
The incident allegedly took place on July 20 at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas after Brown performed his 11:11 tour. The court documents state that Overpeck was providing security for a backstage meet-and-greet.
The lawsuit was filed with Harris County District Court, alleging that Chris Brown ordered Yella Beezy and his crew to attack four men suing the pair. Brown is accused of leading the assault by throwing the first punch. Overpeck tried to intervene but was thrown aside.
Overpeck’s attorney stated, “This was an unprovoked attack, and Chris Brown not only directed it, he threw the first punch. We will use the full force and weight of the court system to obtain justice here.”
The original lawsuit seeks $50 million in damages.