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Rick Ross Works Out Deal With Paraplegic Suing Him Over Alleged Horrible Experience at Car Show

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Rick Ross worked out a temporary deal with the paraplegic suing him for negligence, where the man will be allowed to attend the rapper’s car show, In Touch can exclusively report.

According to court documents obtained by In Touch, the rapper (real name: William Leonard Roberts II) and Darris Straughter informed the court of their deal on April 1.

Darris, who was paralyzed in an act of random gun violence in 2018, sued Rick, 49, and his Rick Ross Car Show over a 2024 car show in Florida.

Darris claimed the event was advertised as wheelchair accessible. He said he got to the event but there was no wheelchair-accessible shuttle bus, as allegedly promised.

Darris sued seeking unspecified damages from Rick and his company.

The rapper denied all allegations of wrongdoing.

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He claimed Darris had “failed to allege sufficient facts to support” his claims. Rick said he had no contract with Darris and argued the man could not show any proof that his company made deceptive statements that caused him actual damages.

He pointed out Darris even admitted that he purchased the tickets two months before the alleged car show rep told him the show would be wheelchair-accessible.

The legal battle is ongoing, but Darris recently informed the court he planned to go to Rick’s 2025 show, despite his issues at the 2024 show. He said he fully intended to attend the 2025 show, provided that “proper accommodations are ensured.”

Darris pleaded with the court to issue him a temporary injunction requiring Rick and his company to make the 2025 show wheel-chair accessible for attendees.

A couple of weeks later, Rick and Darris hashed out a temporary agreement that will allow Darris to attend the event without an issues.

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Per the deal, Rick’s company, who continue to deny any wrongdoing, agreed to provide a wheelchair-accessible shuttle service, designated handicap parking spots and golf carts for those with disabilities, at the upcoming event on June 7.

In his lawsuit, Darris explained the situation that led to him being in a wheelchair.

His lawyer explained, “He was shot eight times while sitting at a red light. He should not have survived. While spared his life, he lost all movement from the chest down.”

His attorney added, “[Darris] refuses to be a victim. He viewed the car show as an opportunity — it was hit first solo trip in a wheelchair.”

“[Darris] made it his mission to attend the car show. He saved money year-round to pay for tickets, travel and lodging. When that was not enough, he sold his car. Mr. Slaughter overcame a slew of obstacles just to reach the car show — only to be denied entry because of his disability,” the suit read.

“Despite assurances otherwise, the car show had no wheelchair accessible shuttles. in fact, the car show lacked wheelchair accommodations altogether (although Darris purchased a $500 VIP pass),” the lawyer said.

Darris’ attorney continued, “As a result, [Darius] sat in his wheelchair under the hot summer sun for several hours while thousands of non-disabled individuals were whisked away to The Promise Land.”

Darris’ lawsuit not only demanded unspecified damages but an injunction requiring Rick and his company to not discrimination against disabled people in the future.

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