Morgan Freeman has settled the lawsuit stemming from his car crash last year. Morgan’s passenger Demaris Meyer sued him in US District court in February, accusing him of negligent driving when he ran her 1997 Nissan Maxima off the side of a rural highway near his Mississippi home. The car flipped over several times before landing upright.
Settlement details were not disclosed, but according to Morgan’s lawyer, “we’re all glad it’s over with”.
Demaris Meyer, the “family friend” who was riding with Morgan Freeman the night of his serious car accident last year, filed papers today in Mississippi Federal Court, suing the actor for medical expenses, pain and suffering, permanent disability, and lost wages. She suffered a broken wrist, broken scapula, a torn labrum, and cuts and bruises after Morgan accidentally ran his car off the highway in August.
Demaris also held a press conference today, where she accused Morgan of drinking prior to the accident, and denied that the pair were having an affair. She claimed that Morgan invited her to stay at one of his homes after a night out having dinner and drinks with friends. Morgan, who assured Demaris that she would have the house to herself, was driving her to their destination when he lost control and ran his car off the road.
Morgan has yet to release a statement about the lawsuit.
For legal and practical purposes, [Freeman and Colley-Lee] have been separated since December 2007.Freeman was driving his wife’s close friend, Demaris Meyer’s car at the time of the accident. Is it too soon to start the speculations? · (0)
