Harvey Weinstein Sues Chrysler, Claims Jeep Accident Left Him 'Paralyzed' & Bound To Walker

While driving the Jeep just outside of Bedford, New York, the convicted sex offender alleged he swerved to avoid a deer. After swerving, he said the vehicle’s braking system failed and the Jeep was sent rolling.

Despite wearing his seatbelt at the time of the alleged accident, Weinstein claimed he suffered severe injuries that ultimately left him “rendered paralyzed.” He also claimed he's been forced to use a walker ever since.

“[The vehicle] failed to decelerate despite Weinstein’s application of the vehicle’s braking system which resulted in a loss of vehicle control and subsequent rollover of the vehicle,” the lawsuit, filed in Manhattan Supreme Court on Tuesday morning, read.

“[Weinstein] suffered catastrophic, permanent paralyzing injuries, as well as significant and continuing conscious pain and suffering,” the documents continued, adding that Chrysler allegedly failed to “ensure that the vehicle was in a reasonably safe condition” before the ex-producer climbed behind the wheel.

During the trial, which ultimately found him guilty and sentenced to 23-years behind bars for his crimes, the embattled mogul’s lawyer revealed that Weinstein “suffered severe spine and back injuries as a result of the accident” and he was in “constant” and “debilitating” pain.

“Negotiations went on for months and months but Chrysler apparently never had any intention of resolving the case in good faith,” Gary Kavulich, Weinstein’s lawyer, said in a statement at the time.