Apparently, that's true about the settlement cited yesterday.
But, Gray DID sue a taxi company, and the case was settled the first day of the trial. See my previous posting.
OK. He sued in May 2007. Even if we assume that (a) he sued the day after whatever incident happened (unlikely) and (b) the lawsuit related to a car accident (we don't know), whatever happened happened at least eight years ago. That doesn't exactly support the blog's contention that he had spinal surgery a week ago. Heck, the blog admits as much:
Is it possible that Freddie Gray was in fact involved in a car accident previously in his life in which he was severely injured, never to be the same again? Yes, it is possible.
Is it possible that Freddie Gray allegedly received a settlement from this injury, one which he later attempted to convert to a lump sum payment? Yes, it is possible.
Is it possible that Freddie Gray allegedly had a history of back problems that required multiple, even if minor, surgeries that left him with a vulnerable spine? Yes, it possible.
Any argument that begins "Is it possible that [X] happened?" is really saying "I have no evidence that [X] happened, but REALLY want it to be true."
His father sued a taxi company in 2007. How did that effect his son’s health?