NHL Star Evander Kane’s Sexual Assault Accuser Fights For Day In Court As Another Woman Demands $2.5 Million Over Alleged Abortion Deal
Oct. 29 2021, Published 1:49 p.m. ET
Evander Kane is facing more legal trouble as his sexual assault accuser is back in court.
According to court documents obtained by Radar, the San Jose Sharks’ star is being hit with legal papers by his accuser, Rachel Kuechle.
In January, Evander filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy listing $10.2 million in assets and $26.8 million in debt. The move was shocking given Evander had made over $62 million during his NHL career.
After Evander filed for bankruptcy all of his other lawsuits were put on hold. That included a case brought by Rachel over an alleged assault that took place on December 27, 2015.
The case was headed to trial but that was shut down after the Chapter 7 was filed. She believes her damages exceed $3 million. Rachel is asking the court to lift the automatic stay in place — that paused her case — and allow the trial to move forward.
She says if the court awards her a judgment, she will work with the trustee to figure out the best plan to pay her. A judge h