Reference no: EM133809658

Question 

The plaintiff, Shawn Moore, is a passionate supporter of the Cobourg Kodiaks. Known for his vocal support and occasional rude comments, he attended a lacrosse game for the Cobourg Kodiaks to cheer on his son on November 15, 2024. The defendant, Brad Smith, is a dedicated father and supporter of the Peterborough Lakers. He is generally regarded as calm but fiercely protective of his family. He attended the lacrosse game to support his son, Liam Smith, a promising player for the Lakers. The Incident: As the game progressed, tensions ran high with both team's neck and neck. In the final quarter, Liam Smith was injured during a play and had to be assisted off the field. As Liam was being helped by medics, Mr. Moore, seated a few rows behind the Lakers bench, loudly remarked, "What a loser, learn how to play", directed at Liam. Mr. Smith, upon hearing the comment, turned around and confronted Mr. Moore. The confrontation quickly escalated into a heated verbal exchange, drawing the attention of nearby spectators and a security officer who began moving towards them. In a moment of anger, Mr. Smith struck Mr. Moore in the face, resulting in a visible bruise around his eye. The security officer intervened to separate the two men. Aftermath: Mr. Moore received immediate first aid from on-site medical staff, who documented the bruise and recommended further medical attention. The incident was reported to the police by a concerned spectator.