A gunshot victim wounded at a house party hosted by 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith last summer has sued the All-Pro defensive star, alleging he and a former 49er fired off guns illegally at the conclusion of the party at Smith's 8,000-square-foot home in the eastern San Jose foothills.Smith was sued Tuesday in Santa Clara County Court by a guest at that party, Ronndale Esporlas.In the seven-page civil lawsuit, Esporlas alleges that he suffered "serious, catastrophic and permanent injuries" when he was caught in a "crossfire" of bullets in the early morning hours of June 30, 2012. Delanie Walker, a former Niner who now plays for the Tennessee Titans, was also named in the suit as a co-defendant.DOWNLOAD: Copy of the Lawsuit Filed in Santa Clara CountyEsporlas doesn't know who exactly shot him, but he is claiming negligence and "premises liability," pointing fingers at the two football players because they were, according to the lawsuit, drunk and shooting off guns. Esporlas' injuries aren't spelled out in the lawsuit.Esporlas is being represented by attorney David Kleczek, who first filed the suit in San Francisco County before refiling in Santa Clara County on Tuesday.When contacted...
Aldon Smith Named in Lawsuit Over 2012 House Party Shooting
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