DUI

In a lawsuit filed Thursday in Los Angeles County Superior Court and obtained by TMZ, Raymundo Ortega claims Lohan, who was 19 at the time, was dining at The Ivy ... "where she consumed alcohol and became intoxicated" minutes before the wreck. The suit alleges that "The Ivy's conduct of serving alcoholic beverages to Lohan was a factor in causing the injuries to Ortega."

Ortega claims that on the day of the accident, Lohan was "driving recklessly" at 60 MPH to avoid having her picture taken by paparazzi and "looking over her shoulder instead of watching the road." As a result, Ortega is suing both The Ivy and Lohan for damages in excess of $200,000.

In the suit, Ortega accuses Lohan of having a history of "racing and speeding with Mercedes Benz high performance car and as a result received several speeding tickets and has been in several accidents."

Reps for Lohan were not immediately available for comment.

TMZ has obtained the first photo of Morgan's new SCRAM (Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring) device -- an ankle bracelet worn to test for alcohol vapors that exit the skin. The device tests every 30 minutes for 90 days. If Morgan tests positive for alcohol use, he will have to start his 90 days over, and if he fails a second time he'll be forced to spend 30 days in a county jail.

TMZ has learned that actor Shemar Moore was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of DUI in Los Angeles.

According to the CHP arrest report obtained by TMZ, the former "Young and the Restless" star was pulled over after officers noticed the actor speeding near Santa Monica Blvd. at 1:30 AM. After he was stopped, cops reported that Moore "displayed signs of alcohol impairment and a DUI investigation was conducted." Moore was then arrested and transported to a nearby station, where he took a breath test and was later booked.

Moore, who currently stars in "Criminal Minds," was released a few hours later on $5000 bail.

Calls to Moore's rep were not immediately returned.

TMZ ran a story earlier today saying that officials from the DMV and the D.A. couldn't explain why Nicole Richie didn't have her drivers license automatically suspended, more than six months after she was busted driving the wrong way on a Burbank freeway and charged with DUI. After all, Paris had her license suspended 5 months after she was busted for DUI. Well, after more digging, we've finally gotten to the bottom of the mystery.

Under California law, the DMV must suspend the license of anyone busted for driving with a .08 alcohol level or higher. In Richie's case, alcohol was not a factor. At the time of her arrest, Richie admitted she had taken Vicodin and smoked pot, but there were no traces of alcohol, therefore, an automatic suspension was not an option.

While Paris Hilton heads off to jail this week, her "Simple Life" cohort Nicole Richie is still cruising the streets with a valid drivers license -- even though she has the same DUI charge under her belt and a record as a repeat offender! But here's the kicker -- no one seems to know why!

Paris was busted September 7, 2006 -- and around 5 months later, she had already lost her driving privileges and was later arrested for violating her probation for driving on the suspended license. Richie was busted for DUI on December 11, 2006 -- and almost 6 months later, she is not only still driving ... but the California DMV hasn't even begun to take action against her.

TMZ spoke with Deputy District Attorney Ed Greene, a prosecutor assigned to Nicole's DUI case, who admitted, "I am a little surprised too." However, Greene pointed out that until Richie is actually convicted of DUI, the decision to revoke or suspend her license is up to the folks at the California DMV. Greene added, "They generally do it quicker than this."

Our source, close to Ronson, says that while Lindsay was just revving up the party at Lindsay's condo in the wee hours of Saturday morning, Samantha was urging Linds to slow down, rest a bit, and save it for the long weekend. Apparently, Lohan didn't care for someone telling her what to do and the two had it out -- and Lindsay kept on partying.

The story then goes that Ronson stormed out, followed by an apologetic Lindsay -- leading to the accident. Oddly enough, Samantha, who's posted two blogs on her MySpace since the incident, has yet to address the events of the weekend. On a side note, both blogs were written just past 4:00 AM.

Ronson was not available for comment.

Two hours after she left Les Deux, cops responded to a 911 call reporting a one-car hit and run at Foothill and Sunset Blvds. in Beverly Hills. Cops say Lindsay was driving her Mercedes and lost control and went up on on a curb.

Check out the video shot of the crash's aftermath! Cops also say they found a "usable amount" of a drug tentatively identified as cocaine in Lindsay's ride. Woops.

Cops say they arrested her at Century City Hospital where she had been taken by friends after the accident. They're waiting for results of blood tests to determine just what substances she had in her system. One thing the cops do know ... more charges could be filed in this case.

Poor Linds. She's in a heap of trouble. Fleeing the scene of an accident, coke allegedly found in her car and a possible DUI -- and she's under 21 to boot.

Nurse! Someone help this girl!

TMZ spotted the self-titled "World's First Supermodel" outside Koi last night, where she warmly greeted snapping paps with a friendly one finger salute. Struggling to hold herself up, Janice unleashed a barrage of slurred obscenities and, unfortunately for passersby, flashed her ass for all to see. Stately.

Finally reaching her waiting ride, Ms. Dickinson gathered herself and told the cameras "I'm not tipsy." Imagine what she'd be like if she were.

The usually talkative home makeover maven was tight lipped to paparazzi questions regarding his recent charges, but he did respond to screaming fans. Ty's in da house!

As the hunky handyman escaped to his car, the driver gave him a hefty pat on the back. Too bad he wasn't driving for Ty last week.

Funnyman Tracy Morgan wasn't so funny to a female disc jockey -- and now the cops want to have a little chat with the former "SNL"er. The DJ says Morgan grabbed her arms, kissed her and put his head in her lap after he appeared on a Florida radio show.

Witnesses say the "30 Rock" star was "totally out of it" in an early morning appearance today on Big 105.9's "Paul and Young Ron" show. DJ Yuleika DeCastro told police that Morgan walked down the hall to the studio of sister station Mega 94.9 and began fondling her.

Tracy will be in court later this month to be fitted for a SCRAM ankle bracelet, which monitors the wearer's booze intake.

TMZ has learned that "30 Rock" star Tracy Morgan has copped a plea that will keep him out of jail, but he'll have to wear a high-tech ankle bracelet to make sure he stays off the booze.

Friday afternoon, in a Los Angeles Superior County Court, a judge ordered Morgan, who was not present, to wear a SCRAM (Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring) device -- an ankle bracelet worn to test for alcohol vapors that come out of the skin. The tests will go on every 30 minutes for 90 days. If Morgan tests positive for alcohol use he will have to start his 90 days over, and if he fails a second time he'll be forced to spend 30 days in a county jail.

Morgan will also have to complete five days of community service.

NYPD officers busted Morgan after he was spotted driving erratically in November. The bust violated the probation of a previous DUI conviction in Los Angeles.

DUIs are bad. Car accidents are bad. Put 'em together and you get Eve busted on Wednesday eve.

Suge Knight is a scary guy, but who knew he was also hilarious? Suge has a few choice words for Faux-Federline while giving props to BritBrit.

Scarlett Johansson didn't make friends with photogs outside the SNL after-party. She rushed past them, then one cameraman shouted, "Don't be a bitch! Bitch! Bitch!" Dude, chillax.

Taboo, a member of the hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas, was arrested on DUI charges last night after he crashed his car about 20 miles east of Los Angeles.

According to police, Taboo aka Jaime Luis Gomez, was cited for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, possession of a prescribed medication without a prescription, and driving under the influence.

Taboo was booked at the Los Angeles County Sheriff Industry Station's jail at 1:51 PM and released a few hours later on $5,000 bail.

No court date has been set.

TMZ has confirmed that Paris Hilton violated the terms of her probation last night when she was pulled over for driving on a suspended license, and could spend up to 90 days in jail as a result.

Hilton pled no contest to alcohol-related reckless driving after cops arrested her on September 7 for a DUI in Hollywood. As a result, the DMV suspended her license, and a judge placed Hilton on 36 months probation, with one major condition being: to "obey all laws."

Last night, Hilton was stopped around 10:30 PM after cops say they noticed Hilton speeding down Sunset Blvd. without headlights. Deputies then discovered she was driving with a suspended license, arrested the heiress and impounded her car.

Nicole Richie has pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence.

Richie was arrested on December 11 on suspicion of driving under the influence, when she was stopped for going the wrong way on the 134 Freeway in Burbank.