Overview
- Jacob Hernandez filed a civil lawsuit in Los Angeles County accusing the Beverly Hills, 90210 actor of battery, assault, malicious prosecution, and emotional‑distress claims stemming from a Dec. 31, 2023 street confrontation.
- The filing alleges Ziering exited his Mercedes and shoved Hernandez without provocation, causing both riders to fall and sustain injuries, with viral footage published by TMZ appearing to show a shove.
- Hernandez claims Ziering used his celebrity and media interviews to shape the narrative and gave misleading information to police, which he says contributed to his May 2024 arrest and $50,000 bail.
- Prosecutors later declined to pursue a criminal case against Hernandez at his June 2024 arraignment, according to the complaint and outlet reports.
- Ziering previously wrote on Instagram that a mini‑bike rider approached his car aggressively and that he and his daughter were unhurt; representatives for the actor have not immediately commented on the lawsuit.