Auto Heir John Dodge Punched by Woman at Luxury Palm Beach Resort Over Racy Playboy Card!

An altercation at the exclusive Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Florida, has left auto heir John F. Dodge III allegedly punched by a woman over a racy playing card.

The incident, which reportedly occurred in September, has attracted attention due to the high-profile individuals involved and the upscale setting of the Breakers, a renowned private club frequented by the elite.

According to a Palm Beach police report, the drama began when Lisa Aldridge, 62, became irritated after a group of children were playing soccer too close to her in the pool area.

She reportedly warned the children not to kick the ball in her direction. Moments later, one of the children—a friend of Dodge’s 8-year-old son—approached Aldridge, handing her a “naughty” playing card.

A source close to the situation indicated that the card was a vintage Playboy card from the 1980s, featuring a bikini-clad woman.

The altercation escalated when Dodge, 42, a descendant of the Dodge brothers who founded the iconic automobile company, learned of the situation and approached Aldridge. Dodge claimed that Aldridge was yelling at the children, prompting him to intervene.

A witness to the incident described Dodge walking up to Aldridge, seizing the playing card from her hand, and placing it in his pocket.

In the ensuing struggle to retrieve the card, Aldridge allegedly struck Dodge multiple times, including hitting him in the face, kicking him in the leg, and even putting him in a headlock while punching him. The altercation was only broken up when security intervened.

Aldridge, on the other hand, provided a different account of events. She claimed that she took offense to the picture on the card and was discussing the matter with whom she believed to be the child’s parents when Dodge walked up and snatched the card from her hand.

According to Aldridge, she repeatedly asked for the picture back but was unsuccessful. Security arrived shortly after, separating the two parties before the situation could escalate further.

Despite the physical nature of the confrontation, neither Dodge nor Aldridge are pressing charges.

A source close to the club confirmed that Dodge’s membership at the Breakers has been temporarily suspended as a result of the incident.

However, some club members have expressed disagreement with the club’s decision, claiming that Dodge was merely defending his son’s friend.

“His friends and peers saw what happened, and he was doing the right thing sticking up for his kid’s guest,” the source said. “She went nuts. Off the Richter scale nuts. Is this what Palm Beach is becoming?”

The Breakers, one of the most prestigious resorts in Palm Beach, has hosted some of the world’s wealthiest and most famous individuals, including the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, and Elizabeth Taylor.

Its membership, reportedly costing around $500,000, is a symbol of exclusivity, and its grounds are known for attracting high-profile figures from various industries.

Notable events held at the resort include the 2015 wedding of actress Sofia Vergara and actor Joe Manganiello.

In this instance, the club’s response to the altercation has sparked a mix of support and criticism.

While some feel that Dodge acted in defense of his son’s friend, others believe Aldridge’s actions were justified, especially given her apparent offense at the racy card.

The matter has raised questions about decorum and behavior within the exclusive environment of Palm Beach’s elite social circles.

As for the status of Aldridge’s membership at the Breakers, sources say they were unable to verify whether she still holds a membership, as both the Breakers and the individuals involved have declined to comment on the incident.

This unusual confrontation at one of the country’s most luxurious resorts highlights the sometimes unpredictable tensions that can arise even in the most carefully curated environments.

While the altercation remains unresolved in the eyes of the public, it has certainly added to the ongoing discourse about behavior, privilege, and discretion within exclusive social settings.