Tracy Morgan vs. Wal-Mart: Comedian Responds, Says He May Never Perform Again
Following a car crash that left comedian Tracy Morgan with a serious head injury and killed one of his friends, Morgan has issued a statement in reply to Wal-Mart's allegations that he would not be as injured had he worn a seatbelt. However, Morgan's attorney said he believes the crash may prevent the comedian from ever performing again.
Morgan, 45, expressed his outrage on Wednesday after Wal-Mart released a statement blaming Morgan and his friends for not wearing a seatbelt when a Wal-Mart truck crashed into the group's party bus in New Jersey, according to People.
"After I heard what Wal-Mart said in court I felt I had to speak out. I can't believe Wal-Mart is blaming me for an accident that they caused," Morgan said. "My friends and I were doing nothing wrong. I want to thank my fans for sticking with me during this difficult time. I love you all. I'm fighting hard every day to get back."
Wal-Mart released a statement on Sept. 29 blaming Morgan and his entourage for not wearing seatbelts during the crash, according to Time magazine. The statement was a response to a lawsuit Morgan and others filed against the retail company in July in a New Jersey U.S. District Court.
"It's not what they said they were going to do initially, which was take full responsibility. I'm very upset, not for myself but for the families I represent," said Morgan's attorney, Benedict Morelli, according to the BBC, in regards to Wal-Mart's statement.
TMZ published a photo on Wednesday of the comedian being pushed on a wheelchair and claims sources say he may not walk without assistance in the future.
According to the San Jose Mercury News, Morgan's attorney said that "the jury's out" on whether he would be able to perform again. The comedian is currently undergoing rehabilitation for his speech, cognitive, vocational and physical functions.
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