NFL star Tyreek Hill’s estranged wife awarded $500,000 damages in battery trial
Summary
A Miami jury found NFL player Tyreek Hill responsible for two counts of battery in a civil case brought by his estranged wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro. She was awarded $500,000 in damages, but Hill was not found liable for eight other claims.Key Facts
- The jury found Tyreek Hill liable for battery incidents in January 2024 and April 2025.
- Lakeeta Vaccaro sued Hill with a total of ten claims including battery, assault, and domestic violence.
- The jury ruled Hill was not liable for eight of the claims.
- Vaccaro was awarded $500,000 in compensatory damages but no punitive damages.
- Hill denied most of the allegations but admitted to pushing Vaccaro and damaging a wall once.
- Hill has played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins in the NFL.
- Hill is recovering from a knee injury suffered in September 2025 and hopes to return to football.
- Vaccaro's lawyer originally sought $8 million in damages and described the award as part of the civil justice system.
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