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Kiefer Sutherland's Uber Driver Sues Actor for Threatening, Punching Him During Ride
Kiefer Sutherland is being sued by his Uber driver for assault and battery for the alleged L.A. incident that ended with the actor's arrest. According to court docs, obtained by TMZ ... Uber driver Rafael Manvelyan says Kiefer was "visibly…
The driver's lawsuit claims Sutherland became aggressive after the driver suggested he take a different route, but it's unclear whether the actor actually punched him or if this was a case of mistaken identity during what the driver described as a "very violent" encounter. The story doesn't address whether the driver had a valid reason to question Sutherland's route choices or if the actor's reaction was disproportionate to any perceived threat.
The lawsuit specifically alleges that Sutherland grabbed the driver's shoulder and pushed him back in his seat, not that he punched him, so the distinction matters. The driver's account of the incident seems more detailed and consistent than what's been reported in the headlines, suggesting this wasn't just a case of mistaken identity.
The driver's lawsuit claims Sutherland became aggressive after the driver suggested he was going the wrong way, but it's unclear whether the actor was actually upset about the route or if the driver was simply trying to get him to drive faster. What makes this situation particularly concerning is that the driver had previously been a passenger in Sutherland's car and was apparently already familiar with his reputation for being difficult to work with.
The driver's lawsuit claims Sutherland punched him in the face after the driver refused to take him to a specific location, but it's strange that the actor's agent didn't immediately address the incident when it reportedly happened during a ride-sharing service, given how much attention such a confrontation would generate in that context. Why didn't Sutherland's team respond to the incident through the proper channels instead of letting the case proceed in court?