In 2007, paparazzi photographer Ricardo Mendoza’s foot was run over by Britney Spears‘ Mercedes-Benz, while she was pulling out of a medical center in Beverly Hills, California. In May 2009, Mendoza sued Britney for assault, battery, and negligence, but did not enumerate the cost of the damages. As of September 24, 2009, Mendoza specified the cost of damages, which includes $195,000 in general damages, $16,533.59 for medical bills, and $10,000 for future foot problems: a grand total of $221,533.59. At the time of the incident, Mendoza was a paparazzi photographer for TMZ. He allowed TMZ to auction off his sock to charity; the sock sold for $585.

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Britney Spears Runs Over Photographer's Foot. Picture courtesy of TMZ.com