One day after she told Bill Simmons that the paparazzi nearly drove her to suicide, Caitlyn Jenner has filed a lawsuit against another set of tabloid photographers.
The former Olympian is accusing the photographers — collectively referred to as “the Stalker Defendants” — of “harassing [her] throughout the day up through the time of the accident” in February 2015, resulting in the death of another driver, People.com reported Thursday.
Jenner claims that the paparazzi drove too close to her while attempting to take photos during her transition, which resulted in dangerous — and ultimately fatal — tailgating violations.
“As a direct consequence and result of this stalking, harassing and distracting conduct, [Jenner] was visually distracted, and the negligence and reckless conduct of the Stalker Defendants did contribute to the cause of an accident where seconds and split seconds mattered,” the filing states.
The transgender reality star is asking that the accused parties be held at least partially responsible for any liability that she might incur and that they bear the financial responsibility of any damages and legal proceedings that occurred as a result of the accident.
Jenner had previously been hit with a wrongful-death suit by Dana Redmond and William Howe, the adult stepchildren of Kimberly Howe, who perished in the multi-car accident on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California. They contended that her vehicle hit Kimberly Howe’s car, pushing it into oncoming traffic. According to the suit, her death “caused plaintiffs to suffer enormous damages and losses.”
The “I Am Cait” star settled that civil case in January, however she faces another suit from a family that was driving in a Hummer involved in the accident. That suit accuses Jenner of being “inattentive and traveling at unsafe speed for traffic conditions,” causing a “high-force collision.”
Jenner is not facing criminal charges as a result of the accident. In December, she settled another lawsuit filed by Jessica Steindorff, the driver of a Prius who was also involved in the accident.
Steindorff is mentioned in the current complaint, where Jenner says the woman sat “stopped in the middle of Pacific Coast Highway looking at her cellphone,” drove “at a speed (zero) unreasonable for the conditions” and drove “with a suspended license,” People reported.
The Transformation of Caitlyn Jenner: From Olympic Gold Medalist to Vanity Fair Trans Cover Star (Photos)
Caitlyn was born Bruce Jenner was born on October 28, 1949 in Mount Kisco, New York. She earned a football scholarship to Graceland College, but a knee injury stopped her from pursuing it. Then, she veered towards decathlon and graduated in 1973 with a degree in physical education.
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At the Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada, in 1976, Jenner placed first in the decathlon, setting the world record of 8,616 points and seen here crossing the finish line.
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In 1976, Jenner was awarded the James E. Sullivan award presented to the "outstanding amateur athlete in the United States."
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Jenner speaking at the 2001 Service America Awards Presentation Ceremony on June 11.
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Jenner took part in the Celebrities Race to Make Dreams Come True in August 23, 2003.
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Jenner and her two daughters, Kendall and Kyle, at the film premiere of the "Teacher's Pet" on January 12, 2004.
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Jenner and now ex-wife Kris at the HollyRods Designcure 7th Annual Benefit on July 9, 2005.
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Jenner at the 2006 ESPY Awards on July 12.
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Jenner and family at the "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" premiere on Oct. 9, 2007.
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Jenner and family at the "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" Season 2 Launch on March 19, 2008.
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Jenner attended the event where Lamar Odom launched Rich Soil at Kitson LA on October 21, 2009.
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Jenner and ex-wife Kris at the Endless Youth & Life Store Opening Celebration, November 11, 2010.
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Jenner with ex-wife Kris at the City of Hope Honors Shelli and Irving Azoff with the 2011 Spirit of Life Award event on May 7, 2011.
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Jenner at the 5th Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic on May 7, 2012.
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Jenner at the Annual Charity Day Hosted by Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC on September 11, 2013. Here, Jenner looks younger, and is sporting a longer hair do.
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At the time, this was one of the most highly-talked about photos of Jenner, taken in January of 2014. Here, she was seen wearing a bandage around her throat, which many speculated was because she had her Adam's apple reduced.
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Jenner at the 13th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Gala on April 4, 2014.
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The former Olympian introduced herself as Caitlyn Jenner in an exclusive cover shoot for the July 2015 issue of Vanity Fair magazine.
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The athlete formerly known as Bruce underwent dramatic changes to both her public image and physical appearance leading up to the announcement of her transition
Caitlyn was born Bruce Jenner was born on October 28, 1949 in Mount Kisco, New York. She earned a football scholarship to Graceland College, but a knee injury stopped her from pursuing it. Then, she veered towards decathlon and graduated in 1973 with a degree in physical education.