New Kids on the Block’s Joey McIntyre sued for $25K after allegedly ‘rear-ending a family-of-five in their vehicle two years ago in Burbank’

By Cassie Carpenter

New Kids on the Block’s Joey McIntyre was sued for $25,000 for allegedly rear-ending a family-of-five in their vehicle two years ago in Burbank.

The lawsuit was filed this week by Surendra Patel, who claimed the 41-year-old singer ‘negligently, carelessly, and recklessly’ caused the collision.

According to The Wrap, it read: ‘As a result of defendants’ negligence, plaintiffs were required to undergo medical treatment, incurring medical expenses, suffering lost earnings, lost earning potential, property damage, loss of use, and suffering.’

Legal woes: New Kids on the Block's Joey McIntyre was sued for $25,000 for rear-ending a family-of-five in their vehicle two years ago in Burbank

Legal woes: New Kids on the Block’s Joey McIntyre was sued for $25,000 for allegedly rear-ending a family-of-five in their vehicle two years ago in Burbank

 

Hangin' Tough: The lawsuit was filed this week by Surendra Patel, who claimed the 41-year-old singer 'negligently, carelessly, and recklessly' caused the collision

Hangin’ Tough: The lawsuit was filed this week by Surendra Patel, who claimed the 41-year-old singer ‘negligently, carelessly, and recklessly’ caused the collision

 

According to TMZ, the family were ‘stopped at a traffic light at the time and all five passengers – including two minor children – were badly hurt.’

The Heat actor was last seen in public performing with his Grammy-nominated band at a two-week Bahamas cruise gig with Carnival Splendor.

Joey became famous when, at age 12, he joined the Boston boyband which experienced great success in the early nineties.

Last sighting: The Heat actor was last seen in public performing with his Grammy-nominated band at a two-week Bahamas cruise gig with Carnival Splendor

Last sighting: The Heat actor was last seen in public performing with his Grammy-nominated band at a two-week Bahamas cruise gig with Carnival Splendor

 

Step by Step: Joey (L) became famous when, at age 12, he joined the Boston boyband which experienced great success in the early nineties

Step by Step: Joey (L) became famous when, at age 12, he joined the Boston boyband which experienced great success in the early nineties

The Right Stuff: New Kids on the Block will celebrate their 30th anniversary with a four-night stand (July 10-13) at the Axis at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas

The Right Stuff: New Kids on the Block will celebrate their 30th anniversary with a four-night stand (July 10-13) at the Axis at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas

New Kids on the Block will celebrate their 30th anniversary with a four-night stand (July 10-13) at the Axis at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.

McIntyre and his wife Barrett Williams share three children – sons Griffin & Rhys and daughter Kira.

The former Dancing with the Stars contestant will play sports-obsessed Gerard on the CBS sitcom The McCarthys, which premieres October 30.

Premieres October 30! The former Dancing with the Stars contestant will play sports-obsessed Gerard on the upcoming CBS sitcom The McCarthys

Premieres October 30! The former Dancing with the Stars contestant will play sports-obsessed Gerard on the upcoming CBS sitcom The McCarthys