LOS ANGELES, California — Oliver Martinez, the former husband of Hollywood actress Halle Berry, is facing a legal setback as allegations of wrongdoing in his motorcycle accident lawsuit have been dismissed by a Los Angeles court on March 14, 2024.
The incident, which occurred in 2023, resulted in severe injuries for the 58-year-old French actor, including brain trauma and permanent scarring. Martinez had filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles, blaming dangerous road conditions for the accident.
According to RadarOnline, the court dismissed Martinez’s claims, ruling against his allegations of negligence on the part of the city. Martinez had argued that the accident was caused by a large opening in the roadway, which led to his motorcycle overturning and throwing him onto the asphalt.
In his legal filing, Martinez detailed the condition of the road, citing damaged and deteriorated asphalt with multiple potholes and cracks. He claimed that the specific hazard, a large crack between two concrete slabs, was not visible due to shadows cast by nearby trees and a lack of warnings.
The actor asserted that the collision occurred on Fairfax Ave in Los Angeles on April 3, 2023, and listed a range of injuries he sustained, including concussion, loss of consciousness, facial lacerations, and a nose fracture. Martinez sought unspecified damages for his injuries, but the court’s ruling has dealt a blow to his legal efforts to hold the city accountable for the accident.
