Jay Cutler Faces Civil Lawsuit in Tennessee Crash Case

Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was sued Tuesday in Tennessee by the driver he allegedly rearended during an October 2024 crash, adding a civil claim to criminal penalties he received last week in connection with the incident. The lawsuit, filed by Perry Lee in Williamson County, alleges Cutler was intoxicated, followed too closely, failed to maintain proper lookout and otherwise failed to use reasonable care while operating his vehicle during the Oct. 17, 2024 collision in Franklin, Tenn.

Lee, who according to his attorneys is a military veteran, is seeking damages for medical bills, ongoing expenses, physical and mental suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. The complaint names Cutler as at fault and was filed by attorneys John Morgan, founder of the Morgan Morgan law firm, and Sydney Pierce. In a statement to outlets, Lee's lawyers said, "Our client is a veteran who was injured in a car crash due to the alleged negligence of another driver. His injuries from the crash cause him daily pain and have eroded his quality of life. We are seeking justice for him so he can get the care he needs and try to move forward with his life."

The civil filing comes days after Cutler, 42,...