Ben Zobrist drops $6 Million Lawsuit Against Pastor in Extramarital Affair Claim
“Former Chicago Cubs utilityman Ben Zobrist dropped his lawsuit against pastor Byron Yawn that sought $6 million in damages stemming from Yawn’s extramarital affair with Zobrist’s estranged wife, Julianna, and an allegation that Yawn defrauded his charity. According to a court document the Tribune obtained, attorney Larry Crain filed a notice Thursday in Nashville (Tenn.) Circuit Court voluntarily,” reports Phil Thompson in Journal Star.
“The notice did not list a reason why Zobrist decided to drop the case. The Tribune attempted to reach Crain via email but didn’t immediately receive a response. Zobrist first filed the lawsuit May 6, alleging that Yawn’s affair with Julianna which she admitted to having during a deposition for the divorce constituted intentional infliction of emotional distress. He also alleged that Yawn fraudulently collected on his $3,500 per month.”
