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Ex-Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill agrees to settle civil case with influencer who claimed he broke her leg

A civil lawsuit against former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has been resolved, ending abruptly on Friday after just a day and a half of testimony. Broward Circuit Judge David Haimes told a jury that the two sides had settled their differences in the case that was set to last two weeks.

Model and social media influencer Sophie Hall had sued Hill, claiming he broke her leg in 2023 while performing football training drills in his Southwest Ranches backyard. Hall, described as a 6-foot-1 plus-sized model with two million followers, was invited to Hill's estate after the two began a relationship in 2023. Hill reportedly direct messaged Hall after she enrolled her young son in a football camp that same year.

The incident at Hill's home changed whatever future was in store for the two. Hall claimed Hill shoved her aggressively during a drill, causing her to fall and get hurt. Hill denied he caused the leg fracture and said Hall assumed all responsibility when she was a guest at the home.

Attorneys would not disclose the terms of the settlement. Hall exited the court, declining to comment, though one of her lawyers offered that "everyone left happy". Afterwards, Hill quipped to reporters, "I'm going to Disney World".

Hill can now concentrate on being a free agent after the Dolphins released him in February following an injury.

CBS Miami talked to juror Cynthia Almodovar after the settlement announcement. She said she needed to hear more, stating: "From what I saw, there wasn't enough to say what happened and what was believable".

Hall testified Thursday, claiming Hill broke her leg while she visited him

Hall claims she fell after Hill "charged" her while they were practicing football drills in the backyard.

Her lawyer, Jonathan Gdanski, told jurors, "She hit the floor and felt pain".

Hill's attorney, Rob Horwitz, argued that Hall chose to visit the player and, therefore, "assumed any risk". Horwitz said Hall never reported being hurt and waited more than a month to get medical treatment. 

Horwitz also claimed the two had sex, and Hall stayed at the home for a few days.

During her testimony, Hall gave jurors a view of her life, detailing her struggles as a single mother before she secured a modeling contract and achieved success on Instagram.

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