Posted Nov 29th 2007 11:42AM by TMZ Staff
The busboy who is suing Lindsay Lohan -- alleging she was drunk when she crashed her Mercedes into his van back in 2005 -- may have found the proof he needs. TMZ got a hold of Lindsay's bill from the Ivy restaurant, where the now-rehabbed had been dining with chums. The bill clearly shows that the party of five ordered four Ivy Gimlets -- a strong vodka/mint drink, but there's no way of knowing if Lindsay, who was 19 at the time, partook of the tasty cocktails.
LiLo claims that the police report makes it clear that alcohol was not a factor.
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Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Lindsay Lohan
Tags: car crash, CarCrash, Lindsay Lohan, LindsayLohan, Raymundo Ortega, RaymundoOrtega, The Ivy, TheIvy
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?
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.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Lindsay Lohan
Tags: lawsuit, Lindsay Lohan, LindsayLohan, Raymundo Ortega, RaymundoOrtega, Robertson Blvd, RobertsonBlvd, The Ivy, TheIvy
