Director Michael Bay is suing two women in Los Angeles, claiming they caused almost $100,000 in damage to his Bel-Air home after a car crash about a year and a half ago.
Director Angelica Silver is suing Shayra LaFuente, alleging LaFuente drove a 2016 Cadillac ATS onto Silver’s property and left the scene on the morning of September 17, 2024. Silver, 61, claims this constituted a hit-and-run.
The director, known for films like Transformers, Pearl Harbor, and Armageddon, stated in court documents that he suspects the other driver was speeding and driving while intoxicated when the accident occurred.
I read the court papers, and apparently, LaFuente hit a streetlight so hard it actually tore the bumper right off Bay’s car. But unbelievably, he just drove away after that!
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, a Cadillac driven by the Los Angeles resident jumped a curb and crashed into several objects, resulting in $93,000 worth of damage.
The Daily Mail has contacted Bay’s representatives for a statement, but they haven’t received a response yet.
Bay said that his front gate fence and camera system were damaged as result of the crash.
The crash also damaged irrigation pipes, landscaping, hedges, trees, and other plants, according to court documents filed by the director.
According to legal documents, Bay states that Silver is also accountable because he allowed Lafuente to drive the car while under the influence of alcohol.
Bay is pursuing repairs and damages in the incident.
In September 2024, TMZ reported that Los Angeles police went to director Michael Bay’s house after a staff member contacted them about damage they’d observed.
According to police, the driver left the scene after the crash, and evidence suggests they were driving under the influence of alcohol.
Initial assessments put the damage at around $100,000, and reports suggest the director wasn’t present when the crash happened.
This lawsuit isn’t the only legal issue Bay is facing with the luxury car company.
According to court documents obtained by the Daily Mail, the director is suing Cadillac for $1.5 million, alleging fraud and a broken contract. The lawsuit seeks both general and compensatory damages.
According to court documents filed in Los Angeles, Bay’s lawyer claims that motorsports executive Dan Towriss and his Cadillac F1 team used Bay’s concepts and work in a commercial without permission or compensation.
According to court filings, Bay stated that Towriss and his team contacted him last November about creating and directing a Super Bowl commercial, as well as launching an advertising campaign in Times Square.
According to court documents, Towriss aimed to bring on a famous American director to help publicize the American Formula 1 team.
According to the legal complaint, Bay showed Towriss and his team examples of his work – including clips from his movies – during a Webex call.
According to the lawsuit, the director claims that after presenting his ideas to Towriss, he was told he’d been hired to lead the advertisement, with Towriss reportedly saying, ‘Okay, let’s get started. I’ll inform the team.’
According to court documents, the defendants and their representatives treated Bay as if they were officially hired for the project, cooperating with Bay and their lawyers throughout the entire process.
According to his lawyers, Cadillac informed Bay and his team that they were changing their plans for the project’s staff and then used ideas from his presentation in their own advertisement.
According to a statement given to The Athletic in February, Cadillac F1 explored the possibility of having Michael Bay direct their Super Bowl commercial. While they had two meetings with him, it became apparent he wouldn’t be able to finish the project on time, so they decided to move forward with someone else.
Honestly, I’m a little puzzled by this sudden issue. We’d already done the groundwork – the idea and the overall look were set. We were simply considering him to direct the project, not to contribute to the core concept itself. It feels like a misunderstanding, and I’m not quite sure where this is coming from.
We believe this issue will be handled correctly. Despite that, we continue to appreciate Michael Bay’s talent and hope to collaborate with him again soon.
Last month, Towriss told The Athletic he was upset that Bay decided to file a lawsuit against him.
As a long-time follower of Said Towriss’ work, I understand he always prioritizes having a clear vision before bringing anyone on board. He’s made it clear that all the creative elements for this project were fully developed well in advance of any conversations with the potential director. The goal wasn’t to solicit ideas from him, but rather to discuss him taking on the role of director and bringing that pre-existing vision to life.
The translation team we partnered with did great work, so we’re confident any issues will be resolved peacefully.
He described the advertisement as a major success, stating, ‘We’re really pleased with how it turned out, but that’s all the information I can share at this time.’
The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Cadillac F1 for comment.
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