Omar Epps Sued by Actress Claiming He Broke Her Arm During Movie Shoot

Omar Epps is being sued for assault and battery actress Donzaleigh Abernathy. TMZ reported that the actress was sent to to the hospital after they improvised an action scene during which Omar Epps allegedly struck her so hard he ended up breaking her arm.
According to TMZ, the incident occurred while filming a scene in May 2016 for the USA show "Shooter." Epps's character was supposed to murder Abernathy's character in the scene. However, the actor "completely deviated from the script" and "threw his left forearm with full force at [her] right arm," breaking it as a result. Production had to be paused when Abernathy was rushed to the hospital, reports Daily Mail.
Abernathy, who was 59 at the time, stated that a younger and stronger Epps was negligent and reckless in his actions during the film shoot. Supposedly, after breaking her arm, he also allegedly dropped her hard on the floor and injured her back.
Not only is Abernathy suing Epps for negligence and assault and battery, but she is also holding Paramount Pictures accountable. "She's asking for damages for her pain and suffering and wants her medical costs -- present and future -- covered," according to TMZ.
Source: tmz.com