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Britney Sued by Paparazzo

Posted Jun 9th 2006 7:27PM by Celly

TMZ has obtained a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court by a paparazzo claiming that Britney Spears and her mother Lynne Spears are responsible for serious injuries he suffered when he was allegedly struck by an SUV carrying the pop princess.

The incident occurred in June 2004, when Spears, her sister Jamie Lynn and her mother Lynne were leaving a Santa Monica pet store. A number of paparazzi, including the plaintiff Cullen Reavley, crowded around the vehicle. The car, we're told, was owned by Lynne, she was also the one who was driving. Reavley fell to the ground, claiming Lynne ran over his foot. Police and paramedics were called and Reavley was taken to the hospital. Although police were called, they reportedly determined Lynne had done nothing wrong and she was not ticketed.

In the lawsuit, filed at the Beverly Hills Courthouse, Reavley claims he suffered injuries to the "head, neck, back, trunk and extremities, all of which have caused and continue to cause plaintiff great mental, physical and nervous pain and suffering." The suit goes on to claim that the "injuries will result in permanent disability."

In addition to Britney, Reavley is suing Lynne and Britney Touring, Inc. for unspecified damages, in excess of $25,000.

A call to Britney's rep was not immediately returned.

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16. that dork looks like he's in very fake pain...... they should sue him

Posted at 9:32PM on Jun 9th 2006 by jim paquette

17. Too bad-only hit one (Please try again for a higher score!)

Posted at 9:48PM on Jun 9th 2006 by Bob

18. He got what he deserved he should had not been behind the car. Jack***

Posted at 9:57PM on Jun 9th 2006 by Mikey

19. If you want to be a star,you must take whatever comes with it ,or quit!!!

Posted at 10:20PM on Jun 9th 2006 by BMW

20. he deserves it...
And why is he suing her 2 years after the accident?
leave Britney alone. By the way she looks very pretty in that picture.

Posted at 10:21PM on Jun 9th 2006 by Laurene

21. Are you serious? It's obvious he is making the whole thing up just to get money from her. Did you read the list of things he has for "pain and suffering" ? The guy made it seem like she ran his entire body over , damn. He won't win

Posted at 10:22PM on Jun 9th 2006 by HonestLies

22. This guy looks like Bachelor Bob...now how fake is that?

Posted at 10:25PM on Jun 9th 2006 by L

23. What an idiot!! Too bad they didn't run over his package and put an end to his damaged genetic line.

Posted at 10:28PM on Jun 9th 2006 by Bill

24. Well, finally one of those fools found someone to pick on that gives them exactly what they need "Ran the hell over". Leave that girl and her family alone you nitwits, before she shoots one of your asses, getting hit by the car was only manor thing considering HE WAS TOLD TO GET THE HELL OUT OF THE WAY!!!!!

Posted at 10:49PM on Jun 9th 2006 by mnashw

25. I THINK IT IS RIDICULOUS HOW EVERY IS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING BAD TO SAY ABOUT BRITINEY. I THINK THIS IDIOT DESERVED WHAT HE GOT.

Posted at 11:11PM on Jun 9th 2006 by DEANA

26. Why does everyone say O leave poor britney alone??? pls if you all really believed that then why are all of you on here to read it??? huh? pls you all need to shut up because if it wasnt for the papparazzi how do you think you would see any of these pictures of here ...you all are so damn dumb! leave poor britney alone...okay if you believe that then all of you leave her alone....why should that exclude you??? retards!!!!!

Posted at 11:16PM on Jun 9th 2006 by shut up!

27. Lemme give a tip as what a normal person would do; when u see a car moving you step aside YOU GOT WANT U DESERVED!
britney should sue ur pathetic sorry a** .

Posted at 11:16PM on Jun 9th 2006 by erick

28. why does everyone say poor britney and leave her alone?? why does that exclude any of you? how do you think you are viewing these pics...from papparazzi... so if you all are saying pls leave her alone ....then maybe everyone should take your own advice and leave her alone?? right??

Posted at 11:19PM on Jun 9th 2006 by frank

29. I think this guy is just looking for a lawsuit,being Britney's been in the news alot lately, he may think britney will pay just to get rid of him, what a shame these people can get away with this crap.. poor Brit, she just cant get a break now a days, she needs to dump that low life hubby of hers and enjoy the rest of her pregnancy and her cute lillte boy. PLEASE GIVE BRIT A BREAK.. kelly

Posted at 11:20PM on Jun 9th 2006 by kelly p

30. I would have backed over him then gotten out and kicked him a few times. If I'm going to be sued I will make it worth my time. Main reason I wouldn't want to be a celebrity. I would be broke from all the battery law suites against me.

Posted at 11:38PM on Jun 9th 2006 by Kevin Young

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