Tiny Rocker Wentz Sued Over Alleged Ass-Kicking

Posted Apr 30th 2008 5:14PM by TMZ Staff

Pete Wentz is being sued by a guy who claims the makeup-wearing, emo rocker and his security beat him up at a Fall Out Boy show last year.

According to a lawsuit obtained by TMZ, Andy Kallas claims he was watching the boys perform at Schuba's Tavern in Chicago, when Wentz and his peeps beat him to a pulp for several minutes. Kallas claims he suffered "serious injuries to his head, mouth and face." The way the lawsuit reads, the attack was totally unprovoked.

But here's the deal. We're told Kallas was loud, obnoxious and heckling the band before the incident.

Kallas is suing both Wentz and the club for an unspecified amount in damages.

Wentz's rep tells TMZ, "This case is meritless. We looked into it and the facts don't support his claims. We will vigorously defend this case in court. "

Filed under: Celebrity Justice

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1. it has to have been just Pete's security. Pete couldn't kick his own butt

Posted at 5:18PM on Apr 30th 2008 by iowa girl

2. Does he lip synch like his girlfriend Ashlee Simpson?

She got caught on Saturday Night Live, did a hoedown and ran off stage.

he knows how to pick them.

Posted at 5:20PM on Apr 30th 2008 by CoolGirl2008

3. if we are to reason the beating was due to obnoxious behavior, maybe wentz should sign himself up for a little vaca in guantanamo, i hear they have great water boarding...grow up pete, you're not good enough to be this big an a-hole- schmuck

Posted at 5:22PM on Apr 30th 2008 by carried

4. Why would ANYONE announce to the world that you got your ass kicked by a Fall Out Boy????

Posted at 5:23PM on Apr 30th 2008 by kate

5. TMZ says "But here's the deal. We're told Kallas was loud, obnoxious and heckling the band before the incident."

So what? That is not provication and does not allow them to assault him. If he threw something at them or hit them then that is provication. He's gonna win or settle big!

Posted at 5:25PM on Apr 30th 2008 by LameMZ

6. LMAO #4!!! :)

Posted at 5:27PM on Apr 30th 2008 by carried

7. So...what kinda Daddy is Petey gonna make, Huh ????? Kinda cranky, ani't he ?? Hope he doesn't put the low class boot to Ashlee.

Posted at 5:32PM on Apr 30th 2008 by I told 'ya so

8. I don't think you can assault someone for heckling. I think they just admitted they are guilty.

Posted at 5:41PM on Apr 30th 2008 by Tim

9. All the judge has to do is look at Pete and he will KNOW He couldnt kick an ants ass! This guy is so in the closet!

Posted at 6:03PM on Apr 30th 2008 by Kim

10. "So what? That is not provication and does not allow them to assault him. If he threw something at them or hit them then that is provication. He's gonna win or settle big!

Posted at 5:25PM on Apr 30th 2008 by LameMZ"

You suck a**wipe. People who heckle and verbally assault others do not deserve justice.

And in fact there was a case a few years back where someone pushed a guy verbally abusing him in an airplane, the a*hole died. The guy who pushed him was not convicted.

People shouldn't be allowed to get away with needlessly abusing others verbally. And you people defending them should be dragged into the street and shot. You're what's wrong with this society. And TMZ can go along right with you.

Posted at 6:05PM on Apr 30th 2008 by Opnex

11. to add to "Kate's" comments......"and by one who wears guy-liner no less!"

Posted at 6:06PM on Apr 30th 2008 by ilovecelebritycrap

12. Jeez "opnex", take a vallium. A bit on edge today? People shouldn't be allowed to "needlessly abuse someone verbally" but taking someone out in the street and shooting them is all good? Hmmmmmmmm...

Posted at 6:14PM on Apr 30th 2008 by ilovecelebritycrap

13. "12. Jeez "opnex", take a vallium. A bit on edge today? People shouldn't be allowed to "needlessly abuse someone verbally" but taking someone out in the street and shooting them is all good? Hmmmmmmmm...

Posted at 6:14PM on Apr 30th 2008 by ilovecelebritycrap"

Did you notice the "needlessly" part? Shooting these people is not needless, it's actually beneficial to society in the long run.

Posted at 6:26PM on Apr 30th 2008 by Opnex

14. I keep hearing he's a shrimp. Anyone seen him up close?

Posted at 6:31PM on Apr 30th 2008 by Kay

15.
time and time again....

why do we need the court
system to determine anything ?

sure, the " fan " may have
been verbally abusive.

that doesn't warrant the minimum wage
employees of the to retain or assault him;

secondly, now there will be a counter suit in relation
to defamation of character and slander, right ?

after a year, when it's all said and done, attorneys
will rake in tens of thousands of dollars and settle.

this happens to most touring artist, as they are
targets for everything, from assault to paternity.

it is the price one pays for bring a public figure.

unfortunately, the true victims here are the taxpayers who
pay for these cases to be decided in the court system.

Posted at 6:41PM on Apr 30th 2008 by slave nat turner

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