Tara Lipinski Skates in Fender Bender Lawsuit
Tara Lipinski just scored a perfect 10 in her legal battle against a dude who claims the former Olympic gold-medalist wrecked his car and caused him "serious injuries" -- in fact, girl got off the hook scot-free.
The guy in question -- named Bryan Fuller -- sued Lipinski for $7,500 in July, claiming she backed into him with her SUV while he was exiting an L.A. parking lot last year ... and as a result, he suffered "serious injuries to his neck, back, left shoulder, left arm" ... and the list goes on.
Dude claimed his medical bills totaled $2,279 after the incident -- not to mention "at least" $1,223.02 in damages to his vehicle -- but clearly the judge wasn't buying his case ... because when the gavel came down earlier this week, Mr. Fuller was awarded jack squat.
Lipinski has a history of sliding by.
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The Situation -- Don't Worry, It's Only a Rental
The Situation sure looks pissed off about this mustard yellow Mustang being torn apart ... but TMZ has learned it was really no big deal.
The Sitch's manager (pictured above) tells us the car was only a rental -- and it was the manager's rental, not The Situation's. The manager tells us he was backing up the car and didn't notice the truck behind him had its lift down -- so when he hit the lift and tried to pull forward, it ripped the bumper almost clean off.
Let's hope he got the insurance.
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Juliette Lewis -- The T-Bone Crash Pics
TMZ has obtained photos of the smashed up car Juliette Lewis was riding in Wednesday night when she was "broadsided" by a hit-and-run driver in Burbank, CA.
As we first reported, Lewis was being driven home from a movie event when a person driving a Honda T-boned Lewis' ride at an intersection ... leaving paint marks and a big, fat dent.
Lewis -- who was described as "banged up" and "sore" -- was taken to a local hospital to be checked out ... she's now resting at home.
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Juliette Lewis -- 'Banged Up' in Hit-and-Run Crash
Juliette Lewis was hospitalized last night after she was "broadsided" by a hit-and-run driver in Burbank, CA ... this according to the actress' rep.
The actress was being driven home from an event for her movie "Conviction" -- when another car T-boned the vehicle transporting Lewis at an intersection at 10:19 PM.
We're told Lewis' ride -- a Lincoln Town Car -- was "completely totaled."
Lewis' rep adds, "[Juliette] went to the hospital to be checked out and is a bit banged up and sore but otherwise thankfully okay. She is now resting at home."
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ the driver of the other car -- a Honda -- fled the scene. Cops discovered the Honda a few blocks from the spot of the crash ... but the suspect is still at large.
We're told an investigation into the incident is underway.
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Clay Aiken & Tyra Banks Train Together
Former "American Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken and supermodel gal pal Tyra Banks took their relationship underground ... and rode the NYC subway together on Wednesday.
Looks like Madonna has started another celebrity trend.
The Situation Cops Involved After 'Dancing'
The Situation came face-to-face with the LAPD last night ... just hours after leaving "Dancing with the Stars" ... and TMZ got the whole thing on tape.
It all went down in Hollywood ... right after Sitch left Playhouse nightclub with a few members of his crew. The "Jersey Shore" star rolled into a waiting SUV and took off ... but moments later, the car was stopped on the side of the road ... next to an LAPD squad car with flashing lights.
It's unclear why the police got involved -- but both The Situation and his friends got out of their SUV and had a friendly exchange with the officers ... who never got out of their squad car.
Law enforcement sources tell us Sitch and his boys were not cited for anything -- and were allowed to go on their merry way.
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Hilary Duff's Husband Alleged Mercedes Deadbeat
Before NHL star Mike Comrie tied the knot with Hilary Duff, he got into a committed relationship with a $165k Mercedes-Benz -- but according to a new lawsuit, he refuses to pay the bills or give it back.
According to documents filed in L.A. County Superior Court, the Pittsburgh Penguins star bought a 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL550 back in 2008 -- but eventually defaulted on the payments.
The finance company claims they tried to repossess the car from Comrie -- but he has "refused to allow Plaintiff possession."
Now, the finance company claims they want Mike to pay off the rest of his contract -- $103,398.57 ... plus other costs.
Calls to Comrie's reps have not been returned.
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'NCIS' Star Michael Weatherly In Car Crash
Michael Weatherly -- one of the stars of "NCIS" -- just got in a gnarly car accident near Universal Studios in L.A.
Witnesses tell TMZ ... Weatherly was driving a black Mercedes over the Barham Pass, which connects Hollywood with the San Fernando Valley, when the lanes merged and somehow at least two vehicles were involved in a collision.
Weatherly's car sustained some serious damage to the front passenger side. The front bumper was nearly ripped off the ride. A silver BMW was also damaged in the crash.
We just spoke with the driver of the silver BMW -- who told us Weatherly crashed into him and ran the BMW into a nearby pole. The driver tells us Weatherly quickly parked his car, approached the BMW and "accepted responsibility" for the accident.
The driver tells us both parties exchanged information. The BMW has already been loaded on to a tow truck. Weatherly seems okay -- he's on his cell phone right now.
An ambulance arrived but apparently it will be leaving without passengers.
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The Beckhams -- Three's Company
Amid allegations that he cheated, David Beckham was spotted driving to Mozza in L.A. with his ring-flashing wife Victoria and a woman friend in the back seat on Thursday night.
Defend it like Beckham.
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Paris' Boyfriend -- Cited for Hit-and-Run
Paris Hilton's boyfriend was cited for hit-and-run last night ... after he hit a photog with a Bentley and then just drove off.
It all went down as paparazzi swarmed the car as Paris and Cy Waits left Boa in West Hollywood. The posse of paparazzi was all over the car, when suddenly Cy accelerated, knocking a photog down.
The couple took off after the hit and the photog called the cops. Paramedics were also called and took the female photog to a local hospital.
We're told at some point later, Cy came back, sans Paris, and spoke with police.
Law enforcement sources tell us Cy was cited for hit-and-run, then allowed to leave.
And get this ... sources say Paris is saying, "The pap is making up injuries."
Law enforcement sources also tell us they're looking into all of the photogs, because flashing the lights could have blinded the driver ... which may constitute interfering with the operation of a motor vehicle -- which is also a crime.
UPDATE: Sources close to Cy tell us ... Waits is adamant that he was not cited for hit-and-run. Instead, Waits believes the photographer placed him under citizen's arrest -- and cops were obligated to sign the citizen's arrest form.
Sources also tell us Cy wasn't aware that he struck the photog until after he drove away ... but once he found out -- via text message -- he immediately called the police himself to follow up and eventually returned to the scene.
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Karissa Shannon's BF -- Rolls-Royce Wannabe
Karissa Shannon's sex tape partner wasn't 100% honest when he implied that he owned a certain badass Rolls-Royce -- because TMZ has learned ... dude actually borrowed the car from a friend.
Sam Jones III stepped out of the baller Rolls Phantom outside Premiere Supper Club in Hollywood over the weekend -- Karissa by his side -- claiming, "That is not a rental ... young mogul style."
Unfortunately for Sammy the real owner of the car -- Jay Grdina, the guy behind the website kikster.com -- contacted TMZ and says, "Considering I have the only matte black Phantom in L.A. ... ole Sam just told a nice lie to TMZ."
Grdina tells us, Sam borrowed the car Saturday night as a favor ... free of charge. Mr. Young Mogul must have forgotten that part.
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Leo DiCaprio -- Too Cool to Pedal
Leonardo DiCaprio doesn't have time to pedal a bicycle like the rest of the plebeians -- he rides around NYC in a bicycle with a motor attached to it.
It's the stuff dreams are made of.
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Lindsay Lohan -- Not in the Driver's Seat Anymore
Lindsay Lohan was snapped leaving Il Fornaio restaurant in Beverly Hills on Thursday after having one of her last meals before facing Judge Elden Fox.
Linds is scheduled to be in court at 8:30 AM PT today ... and we'll be there live.
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'Jersey' Vinny: My Ride Got Jacked!
Vinny from "Jersey Shore" once again put something where it didn't belong -- and this time it cost him.
Vinny's 2011 Mercedes-Benz was towed early Thursday morning in New York City ... so our tow sources say.
Vinny parked his ride in a no-no zone on Wednesday night outside of his buddy's place -- and awoke to discover he was Mercedes-less.
Vinny had to cough up $185 bucks to get the Benz back.
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Suge Knight -- Cops Find No Junk in His Trunk
Suge Knight once again felt the cold plastic of a squad car's back seat this AM while cops rifled through his car.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Suge was pulled over in L.A. around 3 AM for a traffic violation -- but it got more serious when cops discovered Suge was driving on a suspended license.
The cops put Suge in the squad car while officers searched the car, but found nothing (
). Suge was allowed to leave -- but only as a passenger in his vehicle. And Suge got a parting gift -- a ticket for driving on a suspended license.
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Justin Bieber Sucking Face With His Opening Act
Justin Bieber was locked in a serious make-out session with the chick who stars in his "Baby" music video ... but the shocking part -- it all went down in the back of a Honda!!! And TMZ has the photos.
The chick playing tonsil hockey with The Biebs is 16-year-old Jasmine Villegas -- who also happens to be the opening act on Bieber's concert tour.
The photos were taken on Thursday, September 9 in Venice, CA by some Canadian tourist who just happened to notice his country's most famous pop star in the midst of a make-out session with the luckiest teenage girl on the planet.
The two had been rumored to be dating ... but they insisted they were just "really cool friends."
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