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49ers, Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara sued for 2014 bathroom brawl

The San Francisco 49ers find themselves back in legal news. The team is being sued by two individuals who were attacked and beaten in a bathroom at Levi's Stadium last season. The attack was caught on video, and two men were charged with assault. One of the men pled guilty and was sentenced to five years in prison. The lawsuit includes the 49ers, the Stadium Authority, the city of Santa Clara, and more.

The lawsuit alleges negligence and dangerous condition of public property. You can read through the full lawsuit below, but basically, the two plaintiffs believe the 49ers had a duty to screen fans for intoxication and gang affiliation.