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Lohan Must Go to Trial in U-Turn Wreck

Posted Sep 11th 2007 2:48PM by TMZ Staff

It's more bad legal news for La Lohan ... can't a rehabbing actress catch a break?
Lindsay Lohan
TMZ was in court this morning when L.A. Superior County Judge Michael L. Stern gave busboy Raymundo Ortega the green light to proceed with his civil lawsuit against LiLo. Ortega claims Lohan was driving intoxicated while trying to avoid paparazzi on Robertson Blvd., when her black Mercedes smashed into his van in 2005.

Ortega's attorney, Robert G. Klein, says he spoke to several potential witnesses in the case, including a person who spoke to an employee of the Ivy who allegedly indicated booze was served to a then 19-year-old Lindsay. CHP's investigation concluded that Lohan was not drunk, and found Ortega at fault for making an illegal U-turn. "This is a bogus claim. Mr. Ortega is 100% at fault and Lindsay shouldn't have to pay anything," said Lohan's attorney, David J. Ozeran.

Ortega is seeking compensation for his pain and suffering -- in excess of $200,000, and other damages and medical bills. A jury trial is set to start April 7 of next year.

Tags: lawsuit, Lindsay Lohan, LindsayLohan, Raymundo Ortega, RaymundoOrtega, Robertson Blvd, RobertsonBlvd, The Ivy, TheIvy

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1. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!1

That's what she gets! I hope the other party involved gets EVERYthing they need and deserve. She probably had been drinking then too and just wasn't drunk yet. Who Cares about her anymore. She needs to finish rehab, go to AA meetings, Get a sponser, and then do a DECENT movie for a comeback. That's all we're waiting for!!! Show us you're better than your parents raised you! Don't let them be your excuse.

Posted at 4:34PM on Sep 11th 2007 by Wtf

2. Lets lock her up and throw away the key!!!!

Posted at 4:39PM on Sep 11th 2007 by CLAUDA DE SCRATCH

3. THE OLD PAIN AND SUFFERING ROUTINE

Posted at 5:11PM on Sep 11th 2007 by JOE CAPRIO/CITYLIFEPRODUCTIONS

4. I DID DRUGS WITH LINDSAY SHE WAS DOING CRACK

Posted at 4:45PM on Sep 11th 2007 by MARTY

5. both of these comments only cement the ignorance and stupidity so rampant in our society today. stop whining, get a job and make your own living, and stop blaming others for our pathetic lives.

Posted at 4:45PM on Sep 11th 2007 by not a dumbass

6. What about the waiter who served the minor the drink at lunch.....or are the waiters of the rich and famous as free to not claim responsibility for their actions - nor made to by the law of the land - as the famous ones they serve?

Posted at 4:46PM on Sep 11th 2007 by kim

7. Farmers farm. Lawyers Lawy (lie) I'm going out to get drunk and crash into cars. I'm gonna claim the "Lohan" defence. That parked car hit me and the black guy was driving my car.

Posted at 4:49PM on Sep 11th 2007 by Acey

8. The jerk that made the illegal u-turn should pay---he is the one that caused the accident.
Believe me I am as sick of LIndsay and her drinking/drug problems as anyone else but this idiot is just looking for a quick buck--just look at his piece of crap van and doesn't he know the law about illegal turns

Posted at 5:09PM on Sep 11th 2007 by susan

9. SEND HIS ASS BACK TO MEXICO!
ALL THEY WANT IS OUR $$$$

Posted at 5:11PM on Sep 11th 2007 by x

10. I thought that this went to court and the person that owned the van didn't show up so it was thrown out of court, or is this another van accident?

Posted at 5:19PM on Sep 11th 2007 by thrown out

11. #4...Sure ya did!! Out to make a buck are you?

Posted at 5:24PM on Sep 11th 2007 by Carol

12. Give the young lady a break. We have alllll made mistakes in one way or another.

Posted at 9:48AM on Sep 12th 2007 by tammy

13. Lindsay is a car wreck waiting to happen (and happen, and happen, and happen) but .... this guy is just looking for a quick buck, if the police determined that he was the one who caused the wreck, by making a U-turn.

Posted at 6:33PM on Sep 11th 2007 by Puh-lease

14. Send him back to Mexico IMMEDIATELY!
He's probably an illegal and why hasn't her attorney checked him out to see if he's here in our Country legally?

Posted at 7:03PM on Sep 11th 2007 by frankie

15. God knows anyone named 'Raymundo' is automatically an illegal who is trying to scam some of Lindsay Lohan's big "I Know Who Killed Me" bucks.

I'm no lawyer, but I'm assuming both the trial judge and Lindsay's lawyers have inquired as to the legal status of the person filing the complaint, and if he was illegal I'm pretty sure Lindsay's lawyer would be shouting it from the rooftops and the judge wouldn't have allowed the civil suit to continue.

#6 "Travis" you're a racist and an idiot and I'm sorry you're going to go through the rest of your life with a narrow mindset that causes you to blame other races for your personal lack of success.

Posted at 7:36PM on Sep 11th 2007 by Lauren

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