HACKENSACK, N.J. (AP/1010 WINS) -- A reporter for WABC-TV who lives in Teaneck is suing radio shock jocks Opie & Anthony over a prank that he says left his ears ringing.
Anthony Johnson, also a former 1010 WINS reporter, was doing a live report about snow in 2005 when he says an Opie & Anthony fan waved a bumper sticker and blew an air horn.
The radio duo had recently launched an "Assault on the Media'' campaign that encouraged listeners to draw attention to their show during live news broadcasts.
Johnson says he missed two weeks of work and suffered permanent ear damage.
The suit also names the listener who carried out the prank and XM Satellite Radio.
In addition to Johnson, the lawsuit was filed on behalf of his wife, WNBC-TV reporter Pat Battle.
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