Perry Tole, the 69-year-old truck driver who was allegedly involved in an altercation with former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez in Indianapolis this past weekend, has been released from the hospital.
Attorneys Erik May and Eddie Reichert spoke to TMZ on Monday to provide an update on Tole’s recovery:
“He’s released from the hospital, recovering, and hopeful that he’ll regain function to, you know, his ability to speak,” May said. “Right now he’s having a real difficult time communicating because of the large gash on his face that affected his jaw, tongue and mouth. He’s just at home resting, but we expect further medical treatment and ongoing treatment well into the future.”
Tole’s son’s wedding is scheduled for this weekend, and his lawyers said he will now have to miss the celebration following the incident with Sanchez, who was hospitalized after being stabbed during the altercation.
“We’re just all really thankful that he’s still with us,” May said. “Anytime a 69-year-old gets into any kind of scrum, you worry about what the health consequences of something like that is gonna be. It’s not every day you get in a scrum with a 6’2″, 230-pound, ex-professional athlete.”
On Monday, Tole filed a lawsuit against Sanchez alleging assault and battery. He also filed a lawsuit against Fox alleging negligent hiring, retention and supervision. He asserted that he suffered injuries to his head, jaw and neck, and he’s seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears announced Monday that a felony battery charge has been filed against Sanchez for his alleged role in the incident. The charge carries a potential penalty of one to six years in prison.
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