The man accusing McGregor of damaging his cell phone and stealing it earlier this week has now filed a civil lawsuit against the UFC star, MMA Fighting confirmed Thursday with the office of McGregor’s attorney Samuel Rabin. The news was first reported by the Associated Press.
Citing Miami-Dade County court records, the AP is reporting that Ahmed Abdirzak is suing McGregor for more than $15,000, accusing the Irish mixed martial arts celebrity of battery, assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The lawsuit was filed Thursday, according to the AP.
McGregor, 30, was arrested in Miami Beach on Monday evening on two felony charges: strong-armed robbery and criminal mischief.