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Joe Schilling, a former Bellator MMA fighter, acted in self-defense during a 2021 incident at a bar, a Florida court ruled earlier this month.
The court said Schilling is immune from a lawsuit over allegations of battery and negligence from the incident in Fort Lauderdale nearly two years ago.
"This is a complete and total victory for Schilling, who was widely criticized on social media after this incident occurred," Schilling’s attorney, David Katz, said in a news release. "It is also a lesson to those looking to make a quick buck by causing problems and claiming damages.
"Florida law protects those who are forced to protect themselves and their loved ones, and our law firm is here to make sure those who are forced to defend themselves do not suffer further in our legal system either by wrongful arrest or wrongful civil actions such as this case."