Overview

• The negligence suit alleges DeGeneres failed to stop on Oct. 16, 2023, and t-boned another driver's car in Santa Barbara County.
• According to the complaint, the intersection had stop signs in all directions and the plaintiff says she had already stopped and checked for traffic.
• The plaintiff claims multiple injuries, wage loss, and medical expenses, and seeks unspecified compensatory damages for general negligence.
• TMZ first obtained and reported the court documents on Sept. 12, with outlets including People later detailing the allegations.
• Representatives or attorneys for DeGeneres have not yet responded to requests for comment, according to the reports.