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'Succession' star Alan Ruck sued for multi-car collision that ended in pizza shop crash
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Date:2025-04-18 17:16:03
Alan Ruck is being sued for an October car crash, in which the actor was involved in a multi-car collision that ended with his electric pickup truck colliding into the side of a pizzeria.
The "Succession" actor and his car insurance company are alleged to have "ghosted" Horacio Vela, who was stopped at a right light when "suddenly and unexpectedly" Ruck's truck struck his vehicle on Oct. 31, according to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court Wednesday.
The lawsuit accuses Ruck of negligence due to failure "to operate the vehicle in a safe and reasonable manner." Vela requests he be compensated for damages, legal costs and any "further relief."
"Accidents happen. That's what insurance is for. But Alan Ruck's insurance company, State Farm, has refused to accept responsibility for the crash," Vela's attorney Neama Rahmani said in a statement Thursday. "Even worse, Ruck's State Farm adjuster has ghosted us for weeks despite repeated calls and letters seeking to work out an amicable settlement."
USA TODAY has reached out to Ruck's rep and State Farm for comment.
Vela claims Ruck was stopped behind him at a right light in the far-right lane at the intersection of La Brea Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard when Ruck "abruptly and forcefully accelerated his vehicle, colliding with the right rear bumper" of Vela's car, according to the complaint obtained by USA TODAY on Thursday.
"The force of impact propelled" Vela's car "into the intersection, where it collided with another vehicle waiting to make a left turn onto N. La Brea Ave." After the vehicle continued onward, Ruck collided with another car before "striking the wall of Raffallo's Pizza shop," according to Vela.
Vela was transported to the hospital after the collision, per the lawsuit, and his car was "deemed a total loss."
Rahmani said the actor claims "he doesn't know what happened, and police say it was a vehicle issue while Rivian, the manufacturer, says the truck was working properly."
'Succession' star Alan Ruck'scar crashes into pizza shop and 2 cars: Reports
"We believe Ruck is responsible for the damages, but because Ruck chose to get insurance through State Farm and State Farm isn't taking care of their insured, we had to file a lawsuit to subpoena evidence and witnesses to prove our case. If State Farm finally accepts fault, we are happy to negotiate a settlement with them," Rahmani said.
A Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY that officers responded to a multi-vehicle collision involving four cars on the 1600 block of La Brea Avenue at 9 p.m. on Oct. 31. A vehicle "collided into a building," and three people were transported to the hospital "for minor injuries," the spokesperson said, adding that "there was no crime or arrest."
Ruck is best known for his roles as Connor Roy in "Succession" and Cameron Frye in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." The former role earned him his first Emmy Award nomination for best supporting actor in a drama series.
Contributing: Naledi Ushe and KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY
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