Jay Cutler is currently embroiled in a civil lawsuit following a DUI-related car accident from 2024 in Tennessee. The incident began to unfold on Tuesday when he was hit by another driver, Perry Lee, who subsequently filed the lawsuit.
This legal action comes shortly after Cutler was sentenced to four days in prison. According to reports, the lawsuit claims that Cutler was negligent while operating his vehicle, alleging his actions led to the collision and resulted in injuries to Lee.
Lee is reportedly seeking damages exceeding $25,000, highlighting the extent of the impact from the incident.
Represented by attorneys John Morgan and Sidney Pierce of Morgan & Morgan, Lee’s case emphasizes that he is a veteran who suffered injuries due to Cutler’s alleged negligence. His legal team mentions that the crash has induced daily pain and adversely affected his quality of life. They seek justice to ensure he receives the necessary care to move forward.
Cutler, who is 42, has been characterized as inebriated at the time of the accident. In light of the recent developments, he paid a $350 fine, underwent DUI education, had his license revoked, and was placed on a year of unsupervised probation as part of his criminal case.
It’s worth noting that after the collision, Cutler allegedly offered Lee $2,000 to avoid involving the authorities. Furthermore, he reached a plea deal with prosecutors last week, pleading guilty to a count of misdemeanor DUI.
During a police search following the accident, a weapon was found in his vehicle. However, possession charges related to the weapon were dismissed as part of the plea agreement. Cutler is set to begin his prison sentence on September 29th.
