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Jake Paul hit with $10 million lawsuit

Jake Paul and Most Valuable Promotions have been hit with a staggering $10 million lawsuit.

Former women's WBO featherweight champion Heather Hardy has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Jake Paul and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). The lawsuit alleges that Hardy suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during a rematch with Amanda Serrano, which allegedly led to the development of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).

Hardy claims that Jake Paul and MVP were aware of the severe risks of neurological damage but still put her in the ring. She asserts that the fight ended her career and made her unable to maintain regular employment in retirement, seeking $10 million in damages. Hardy emphasizes that she is the first person diagnosed with CTE and is grateful for the support of her legal team, which she describes as "very, very good."

She urges her fans and supporters to focus on her case and not engage with those who comment negatively on social media.

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