Lindsay Lohan sued

Jan 9, 2008, 12:30 GMT

Lindsay Lohan received the Capri Global Award at the 12th Annual Capri Hollywood Film Festival, in Capri, Italy, 30 December 2007. EPA/CIRO FUSCO

Lindsay Lohan is being sued by the woman she allegedly chased prior to her arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) last July.

Tracie Rice - the mother of the actress' former assistant - claims Lindsay terrorised her in a high-speed car chase in Santa Monica and is taking legal action.

Legal papers claim Rice - who called emergency services during the pursuit - has spent $3,500 on therapy, $510 on medical expenses, $145 on a chiropractor and $2,000 in miscellaneous expenses incurred by her trauma.

Rice also claims she lost her job as a result of the incident, and is seeking compensation against a salary of $60-$75,000 per annum.

On July 24 2007 Lindsay allegedly embarked on a high-speed car chase, resulting in her being charged with DUI, shortly after leaving rehab for treatment for alcoholism.

She re-entered rehab the following day and insists she has been sober since her release in October.

Lindsay was seen drinking champagne at a New Year's Eve (31.12.07) party in Italy last week, but her lawyer Blair Berk insists she immediately called her sponsor and is getting herself "back on track".

Lindsay is still being sued by Raymundo Ortega, who claims she crashed into his van while driving in Los Angeles in 2005.

The case against Crossheart Productions, the 'Mean Girls' star's production company, has been dropped from the suit, but damages are still being sought from Lindsay.

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