Ian Ziering, a face many of us grew up watching on Beverly Hills, 90210, is now at the center of a civil lawsuit that's dredging up an ugly and chaotic moment from New Year's Eve 2023. And two years later, the fallout from that night is still rippling outward. According to a newly filed complaint in Los Angeles County obtained by People and others on Tuesday, Ziering is being accused by Jacob Hernandez of battery, assault, and a long list of related claims stemming from an apparent road rage encounter on a crowded El Lay street almost exactly two years ago. Hernandez, who was just 20 years old at the time, said he was riding a mini bike with a friend when the confrontation unfolded. Traffic was reportedly backed up, tempers were already simmering, and a decision to change lanes placed the bikes in front of a Mercedes that wasn't moving. Related: Former Swinger Reality Star Arrested On Sex Charges - One Allegedly Involving His Own DOGS! From there, the accounts diverged sharply. At the time of the incident, video footage circulated showing a chaotic confrontation on Hollywood Boulevard, which police initially described as stemming from reckless riding by a group of bikers. Ziering later addressed the incident publicly, saying he felt threatened, exited his car to check for damage, and became involved in a physical altercation while trying to protect himself. His young daughter was in the car, too - a detail that added emotional weight to his account, and he emphasized concerns about public safety and what he described as lawlessness on city streets. But in his lawsuit, Hernandez now alleges a different story. He claims Ziering got out of his car, began yelling, and then shoved him, sending him crashing into his friend as their bikes fell to the pavement. In his new lawsuit, Hernandez claimed both riders were injured and their bikes damaged, and the situation escalated as others rushed in, turning the scene into a chaotic melee. In the complaint, Hernandez painted Ziering's actions as intentional and unnecessary, arguing they created a risk of physical and emotional harm that he claimed he continues to carry. What makes this even more complicated is what happened afterward. Hernandez alleged Ziering used his celebrity status and media access to shape public perception in his favor while providing misleading information to cops. Months later, Hernandez was arrested on a felony vandalism charge, held on bail, and only learned at his arraignment that prosecutors were not moving forward with a criminal case. The lawsuit goes further, detailing the toll the incident has allegedly taken on Hernandez's mental health, including anxiety and panic attacks. One passage from the complaint captures that impact in stark terms: "[Hernandez] had his name negatively plastered in the media as a result of the public megaphone which [Ziering] held, lying by omission in multiple interviews, making [him] out to be the aggressor. ... [Hernandez] does not want to leave his home for fear of public humiliation nor open his social media applications, as [Ziering's] story was publicized vilifying [Hernandez]." In the newly filed complaint, Hernandez specifically accused Ziering of battery, assault, malicious prosecution, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and negligent infliction of emotional distress. Now, a jury may eventually be asked to sort through these competing narratives, since Hernandez is seeking compensatory and punitive damages. No matter where the truth ultimately lands, it's a reminder that the consequences of one explosive encounter can linger long after the cameras stop rolling. Reactions, y'all? Share 'em (below)... [Image via WENN] The post Ian Ziering Facing Assault & Battery Allegations In New Lawsuit Over Alleged 2023 Road Rage Incident appeared first on Perez Hilton.