Chargers’ Merriman, reality star Tequila settle suits: report
Written by on February 16th, 2010 in Latest News.
San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman was arrested Sept. 6 after reality TV star Tila Tequila accused him of battery and fake imprisonment at his suburban San Diego home. A lawsuit settlement has been reached, according to lawyers. (Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman and reality television star Tila Tequila have settled duelling lawsuits, lawyers say.
Merriman was arrested by sheriff’s deputies Sept. 6 after Tequila accused him of battery and fake imprisonment at his suburban San Diego home.
Prosecutors declined to charge Merriman, but Tequila, whose real name is Tila Nguyen, filed a lawsuit that alleged the linebacker choked her.
Merriman sued for international interference with a contract, claiming the controversy delayed a T-shirt business he was negotiating with Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Tequila’s lawyer, Cyrus Nownejad, said Tuesday he won’t tell terms of the settlement. Neither would Merriman lawyer Andrew Skale, who said the dispute was resolved amicably.
