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Fargo, N.D. (AP) A man says he's entitled to damages for facial injuries he suffered after a rapper tossed a pop bottle into the crowd during a 2007 concert in Fargo.

John Antonelli of Fargo says in lawsuit that Joseph Bruce was negligent when he threw a two-liter bottle into the audience.

Antonelli says the bottle broke a bone near his right eye.

Bruce's stage name is Violent J. He's the lead performer for the rap band Insane Clown Posse.

Antonelli is seeking at least $50,000 in damages. He's also suing Playmakers night club, which is now known as The Hub.

An attorney for Playmakers says that only Bruce should be held liable. Bruce has not responded to the complaint.

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