Actress Hayley Prus is filing a civil lawsuit for allegedly crashing her car into another vehicle while under the influence.
Pross, best known for her role as Molly Lansing on “General Hospital,” was charged in April last year with a felony charge of driving under the influence. Although the criminal case is ongoing, the soap opera star claims in new documents obtained by Fox News Digital that he is not liable to pay damages in the civil suit.
At approximately 1:20 a.m. on April 29, 2023, the Prus collided with the vehicle of plaintiff Courtney Wilder, who was driving the wrong way on a freeway in Pasadena, California. “He sustained severe and long-term injuries that required extensive surgery and treatment, and will continue to require treatment,” Wilder said in his lawsuit. He also said his own car was totaled after his incident.
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Haley Poulos is seen arriving at a courtroom on September 21, 2023 in Pasadena, California. (MEGA/GC image)
Wilder is suing PULS, the lounge where she worked and drank before the crash, and the California Department of Transportation for not properly marking lanes and asking which direction she should have been driving. Mr. Prus seems to be even more confused about this. He is seeking damages from all three defendants, including but not limited to medical expenses and lost wages, according to the documents. Mr. Wilder also wants Mr. Prus to pay his attorney’s fees.
In a response filed this week by Ms. Poulos’ attorney, Debre D. Ross, Ms. Poulos “generally and specifically denies all allegations” made by Ms. Wilder in her complaint, and further states that Ms. Pullos It also denied that the company had “continued or will continue to incur losses or losses.” Damages in the manner or amount claimed. ”
Ms. Prus further asserts that the damages described in Ms. Wilder’s complaint were caused by Ms. Wilder and that any damage or injury was caused “in whole or in part, intentionally or negligently” by any person other than herself. , claimed to have been caused by a company, corporation, or association.
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She also claimed that any damages were due to Wilder’s own failure to mitigate the damages. In another section of the document, Mr. Prus argues that because Wilder “engaged in intentional and negligent conduct,” it would be “unreasonable and unconscionable” to hold Mr. Prus liable for damages. ing.
Haley Prus claims she is not at fault in a civil lawsuit brought by the person she hit with her car while driving the wrong way on the highway. (Getty Images)
Mr. Prus said, “If [Wilder] If you suffer any damage, the damage was caused as a direct result of: [his] Not as a result of her actions, but my own.
In a separate defense, Ms. Prus and her attorney argued that Mr. Wilder lacked the “legal capacity” to sue her. Another claim says the treatment Wilder received after the incident was “unreasonable and unnecessary.”
Mr. Pross is asking Mr. Wilder to pay his legal costs, as well as “such other further relief as the court may deem just and appropriate.”
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A scene from Hayley Prus’ “General Hospital.” (Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images)
As stated in Wilder’s complaint, Pruss was driving the wrong way on the highway and nearly hit another car, which swerved, but Wilder did not react in time. Mr Pross’ car collided head-on with him and he was taken to hospital in serious condition, where he subsequently underwent emergency surgery.
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Documents say Prus was “simultaneously intoxicated with marijuana and alcohol.” Police found marijuana edibles and empty alcohol containers in her car.
Criminal charges stemming from Hayley Prus’ DUI arrest are still pending. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
The accident was so severe that firefighters had to force Pruss out of the car. When one of the firefighters tried to check on her injuries, court documents state, “she was observed by police punching the firefighter and yelling, ‘This is a $400 shitty shirt!'” It is stated that.
When Ms. Pross was taken to the hospital, she could not remember details of the accident and she was arrested because police noticed “objective signs and symptoms of intoxication.” She then allegedly “became aggressive and began fighting with hospital staff and was given sedatives.”
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Prus’ attorney did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
