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North Carolina Tar Heels football coach Bill Belichick was sued Thursday over an alleged incident that occurred at his Massachusetts home in June 2024.
Painter Andrew Jackson sued Forty Five Fair Street LLC, a company managed by Belichick, in Nantucket Superior Court. Jackson said in his lawsuit that “construction practices created a dangerous work area for on-site workers” and because of that he was injured after a fall.
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Head coach Bill Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels watches the first quarter against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome on October 31, 2025 in Syracuse, New York. (Bryan Bennett/Getty Images)
“As a direct and proximate result of the fall, Plaintiff suffered serious personal injuries, including a severe injury to his right ankle, as well as pain, disability, medical expenses, lost wages, and other consequential damages,” the lawsuit states.
The filing adds that Jackson received workers’ compensation benefits after the fall, but “retains his rights to pursue this third-party negligence action against non-responsible employer parties.”
The lawsuit said Belichick’s company should have ensured the construction site was in safe working conditions.
North Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick and general manager Michael Lombardi in action watch from the sidelines as TCU plays at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on September 1, 2025.
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“The defendant breached his duties by, among other things: a. causing, permitting or permitting unsafe conditions to exist on the premises; b. failing to maintain the work area in a reasonably safe condition;
Jackson is seeking nearly $300,000, according to the Nantucket Current, which first reported the lawsuit.
PK Press Club Digital has contacted Belichick’s representatives for comment.
North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick with the team before the game at Kenan Stadium. (Bob Donnan/Imagn Images)
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Belichick purchased the Nantucket property for $4.8 million in 2024, according to Boston.com.
