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Keanu's Not So Excellent Lawsuit

Posted Nov 5th 2007 8:01PM by TMZ Staff

Keanu Reeves has been smacked with a lawsuit seeking unspecified damages, courtesy of a paparazzo he rammed with his Porsche.

TMZ has the court papers filed just hours ago by Alison Silva, a Brazilian snapper who says the "Matrix" star struck him (yup, Alison's a guy) in the knee on March 19, 2007 -- outside a clinic in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.

At the time, Keanu was reportedly handcuffed, but it is unclear if he was charged.

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16. OUCH,damn it !!!!!!!!!

Posted at 8:46PM on Nov 5th 2007 by nicole

17. Leave Keanu alone!!!

Posted at 9:35PM on Nov 5th 2007 by Jay

18. I think the dude who filed the lawsuit should be charged with being a moron in possession of a camera.

Thats like playing with fire then suing because you got burnt. What an idiot!

I hope the judge laughs at the guy!

Posted at 8:47PM on Nov 5th 2007 by Consuela bananahammock

19. Too bad for Keanu, I hope the judge throw out the suit. The paparazzi always get into the actors' space. The paparazzi are low-grow slime of the media.

Posted at 8:50PM on Nov 5th 2007 by Part-time fan

20. I read all the write ups on this and i cant believe that dude has the balls to do this. KEANU WILL WIN THIS ONE NO PROBLEM

Posted at 8:50PM on Nov 5th 2007 by KAY

21. Way to go !!!!!! I'd hit the sucker too if he was trying to follow me
with a microscope. Papz should not be allowed to sue...they
make enough money on their crap to cover their own issues
that result from them stalking.

Posted at 8:53PM on Nov 5th 2007 by tammy

22. Shoot the PAPs. They are a bunch of invasive bastards!!

Posted at 8:54PM on Nov 5th 2007 by Pap Hater

23. I couldn't agree with post #4 anymore... "Stand in front of a car....get hit. It's not rocket science paps!"

Posted at 8:55PM on Nov 5th 2007 by wick

24. The PAPZ have gotten worse lately. They have been really getting into celebrity's faces.

Posted at 8:59PM on Nov 5th 2007 by Pap Hater

25. NO not my husband Keanu

Posted at 8:58PM on Nov 5th 2007 by jessica

26. I'm that sorry he wasn't driving a tank. The paps really need to start backing away from the celebs....literally and figuratively.

Posted at 9:07PM on Nov 5th 2007 by Laatnite

27. there are so many paps out there i wouldnt be surprized if more suits are filed after all this is KEANU REEVES and he will prevail...............

Posted at 9:02PM on Nov 5th 2007 by sayno2paps

28. I understand why he wanted to get the picture of Keanu, - that's how they all make their money. These guys are getting too agressive. If someone wants to drive away, and you stand in front of their car, isn't that asking for it? He also wants damages in excess of $25,000.00. Does this mean if someone wants to take a picture of you so that they can make a living, you have to let them? That doesn't make sense. Keanu could have handled it a little better. Keep a rubber mask in the car, and wear it driving away.

Posted at 9:03PM on Nov 5th 2007 by DIANE T

29. What is this in the court papers about the incident causing damage to the paps' vehicle? He needs to get his story straight before he files court papers.

Posted at 9:07PM on Nov 5th 2007 by Momo

30. is there a way that if a pap loses a case the defendant can get him off the streets from taking pictures?

Posted at 9:21PM on Nov 5th 2007 by justme

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