LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman who sued actress Halle Berry over an auto accident has agreed to settle the case out of court, attorneys said.
Berry, 32, was sued by Hetal Raythatha for negligence after their cars collided at an intersection in February 2000. The lawsuit claimed Berry, who left the scene, was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, allegations the actress has denied.
Berry suffered a gash on her forehead that needed stitches and Raythatha suffered a broken wrist. The actress pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of leaving the scene and was ordered to pay $13,500 in fines and to serve 200 hours of community service.