US EditionLions Fan Accused of Making Racial Comments During DK Metcalf Altercation Files $100M Lawsuit
Ryan Kennedy alleges false racial slurs claims caused death threats, harassment, and business harm, prompting a $100 million suit against DK Metcalf, Steelers, media, and stadium operators.
- On Feb. 3, 2026, Ryan Kennedy, Detroit Lions fan and mortgage company CEO, filed a $100 million lawsuit in Wayne County Circuit Court naming DK Metcalf, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson, Shay Shay Media LLC, All Time Sports LLC, and Ford Field Management LLC.
- On Dec. 22, 2026, Nightcap podcaster Chad Johnson claimed he heard from Metcalf that Kennedy used racial slurs, which Kennedy denies.
- The filing details nine counts including two defamation claims against Metcalf, Johnson, Shay Shay Media, and The Volume, and alleges reputational and economic harm to Kennedy's mortgage business.
- As of Tuesday, none of the named defendants had responded publicly, the NFL suspended Metcalf for two games without pay, and Kennedy will hold a press conference on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.
- The complaint accuses the Pittsburgh Steelers of vicarious liability for Metcalf's conduct and names Ford Field Management LLC for negligence in front-row spectatorship and security protocols.
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Lions fan files $100 million lawsuit in connection to altercation with Steelers player
DETROIT, MI (WTVB) – Detroit Lions season ticket holder Ryan Kennedy is suing Pittsburgh Steelers receiver DK Metcalf, former receiver Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, and several media companies. Kennedy is the CEO of a mortgage company and is seeking $100 million-dollars for defamation and negligence after he says he was falsely accused of being a racist. He says Metcalf assaulted him during a December 21st, 2025 game at Ford Field, and video shows h…
Lions fan files $100M lawsuit after DK Metcalf clash, denies racial slur claims
Ryan Kennedy, a Michigan resident and self-described Detroit Lions fan, is taking legal action following a December altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf at Ford Field.Kennedy and his legal team held a news conference in Farmington Hills, Michigan, on Dec. 26. On Tuesday, attorneys representing Kennedy announced that a lawsuit had been filed in Wayne County Court. The lawsuit seeks $100 million in damages stemming from th…
Lions fan suing for $100 million over racial slur claims after DK Metcalf incident
On Tuesday night, Detroit fan Ryan Kennedy filed a $100 million lawsuit against DK Metcalf and the media company tied to Chad Johnson and Shannon Sharpe, claiming defamation, negligence, and more, according to multiple reports.
Lions Fan Involved In Altercation With D.K. Metcalf Files A $100 Million Lawsuit
The Detroit Lions fans who was involved in an alteration with D.K. Metcalif during a December game as filed a $100 million defamation lawsuit against the wide receiver, the Steelers, former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson and several companies, The Detroit Metro Times reports. He is also suing Metcalf for assault and battery. Metcalf was […]
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