Hulk Hogan and his beer brand, Real American Beer, are facing a lawsuit from an Akron, Ohio, woman who claims she was struck in the head with a sealed can of beer during a promotional event last August.
According to FOX 8, the lawsuit, filed on Monday, alleges “negligence causing injury” after a sealed beer can was thrown approximately 50 feet, hitting Michelle Harlukowicz in the forehead near her hairline. The incident occurred on August 19, 2024, at Thirsty Cowboys, a bar in Medina Township, Ohio, during a Real American Beer promotional event.
“It’s unconscionable to think that you’re going to go to a bar to see a celebrity and end up being pelted with a can of beer,” said Attorney Eric Tayfel, who is representing Harlukowicz. He stated that she required stitches and will have some permanent scarring.
According to the lawsuit, Hogan and event promoters hyped the crowd by tossing free cans of beer to attendees. Harlukowicz, who was standing near the back wall by the dance floor, was allegedly struck by one of the cans. Her attorney noted that she never saw it coming.
Photos of her injury reportedly show a can-shaped wound on her forehead, requiring nearly ten stitches. Medina Township Police responded to the incident but did not file charges, as they were unable to determine who threw the can.
The lawsuit claims that either Hogan or one of the event promoters was responsible for throwing the can that struck Harlukowicz. Thirsty Cowboys and its owner, Aaron Lind, are also named in the suit, with the plaintiffs arguing that the venue was responsible for ensuring the safety of its patrons.
Harlukowicz is seeking damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
As of now, neither Hogan nor Real American Beer has publicly commented on the lawsuit.
