Goosen facing R9m claim for shooting friend

Former Springbok Johan Goosen is facing a R9 million claim following a shooting incident that had occurred on his farm back in 2017.

The 27-year-old's friend and employee, Armand Stoman, was rushed to hospital after being accidentally shot in the ankle with a hunting rifle while at the fullback's farm three years ago.

The Cheetahs flyhalf was handling a new hunting rifle when a shot went off, injuring a 25-year-old Stoman who had to undergo 11 operations and several other procedures in an attempt to regain the full use of his leg.

A R9 million civil claim has now been instituted. In addition, in documents submitted to the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein, Goosen is being accused of reneging on an agreement to compensate Stoman, now 28, to assist with his medical costs, salary, loss of future income and general damages.

Johan Goosen with Armandt Stoman (PHOTO: Supplied via Netwerk24)

The claim has been brought against Goosen in his personal capacity, and alternatively, against him and the company G10 Bonsmara Stoetery, which is the registered owner of the farm Lila Flanders in Aliwal North in the Eastern Cape where the incident happened.

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