No Jumper founder Adam22 is facing legal heat over an alleged violent altercation that took place outside his podcast studio late last year. According to TMZ, a man named Jeremel Reed has filed a lawsuit claiming he was brutally attacked by employees, guests, and affiliates of the No Jumper brand during a December incident at the company’s Los Angeles headquarters.
Reed alleges he was left with a broken nose, bruising around his eyes, and steep medical bills. In addition to his injuries, he claims he was robbed of personal belongings, including cash and valuables exceeding $10,000.
The lawsuit also accuses Adam22, real name Adam Grandmaison, of negligence. Reed asserts that Adam was aware of prior complaints and police activity that suggested the premises were unsafe and failed to take proper precautions or provide adequate oversight of the facility.
While Adam reportedly was not directly involved in the alleged assault, the legal complaint raises questions about the culture and supervision at No Jumper. A representative for Adam22 told TMZ, “We have received no complaint, so we have no comment. We can’t comment on a suit we haven’t seen.”
This isn’t the first time controversy has struck No Jumper over physical confrontations. Back in January, Adam confronted co-host Wack 100 on-air about a separate brawl that took place at the studio. During the episode, Adam criticized Wack for his casual attitude toward what he described as a “vicious assault” that created both bad press and legal risk for the brand.
“You don’t seem terribly concerned about it,” Adam said. “Whereas for me, this has been a significant source of bad press as well as a potential legal risk.”
Wack 100 denied any involvement and dismissed circulating rumors that he had been stripped or assaulted in the melee. Adam, in turn, accused him of having “Main Character Syndrome.”
As the lawsuit moves forward, Adam22 and No Jumper may have more than just viral clips to worry about, especially if Reed’s claims hold up in court.