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Antonio Brown Sued, Allegedly Threw Furniture off Balcony That Endangered Child

A lawsuit has been filed against Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown after he allegedly threw furniture off the balcony of his 14th-story apartment in April.

According to TMZ Sports on Tuesday, Ophir Sternberg is suing Brown for nearly killing his 22-month son "in a fit of rage."

Sternberg said Brown threw two vases, an ottoman and other furniture, which nearly hit his son as he was walking around the pool area of the apartment complex with his grandfather.

Sternberg is suing for assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress, adding that Brown acted "without regard for human life.