The lawsuit was filed on Nov. 2, 2023. The plaintiff was identified as "John Doe" in the documents. This legal action occurred nearly two years after the Chicago Blackhawks settled with Kyle Beach, who had sued for being assaulted by the same former video coach, Brad Aldrich. The Blackhawks sought to dismiss the lawsuit citing the time elapsed since the incident, but the player's attorney argued that new information warranted an extension of the time limit. The judge sided with the player's lawyer.
The player's law firm mentioned that the lawsuit probably wouldn't go to trial until 2026, if it even reached that point. They also mentioned that in the meantime, their plan is to subpoena Kyle Beach.
The second player to file a lawsuit is someone who served as a "Black Ace" for the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2009-10 season. A "Black Ace" is an additional player on the roster from the AHL or other leagues whose season has concluded and is available to join the lineup in case of injuries, suspensions, etc.
