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New York Post
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- New York Post
Glam wife of Getty oil heir smashes Porsche into parked car, leaves victim with brain injury: suit
The glamorous wife of a Getty oil heir has been accused of smashing her Porsche into a parked car — while looking for her glasses — leaving a senior with a traumatic brain injury. Vanessa Getty, the wife of billionaire oil magnate Billy Getty, allegedly crashed her Porsche Taycan electric sports car — which cost as much as $100,000 — into Mary Riley's parked Mercedes in San Francisco on March 28, 2024. 4 Vanessa Getty, the wife of billionaire oil scion Billy Getty, has been accused of crashing into a parked car, leaving an elderly woman with traumatic brain injury. Penske Media via Getty Images Advertisement 'Suddenly and without warning a vehicle driven by Defendant Vanessa Louise Getty violently crashed into Plaintiff's parked vehicle,' reads Riley's June 18 lawsuit filed in San Francisco Superior Court. Getty 'failed to use reasonable care' and was 'negligent' when she was driving near the intersection of Divisadero Street and Lombard Street when she collided into Riley's 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK 550, the suit and Riley's lawyer claim. Riley was getting into her car at the time. Riley, 66, suffered 'orthopedic injuries and a traumatic brain injury,' the filing alleges. Advertisement 4 Vanessa allegedly admitted to cops that she was distracted because she was looking for her glasses when she hit the parked car. Getty Images Her lawyer, Quinton Cutlip, told the San Francisco Standard that Getty admitted to cops at the scene that she 'had been distracted because she was looking for her glasses.' Getty 'was apologetic at the scene,' the lawyer said. Riley was brought to the hospital and she continues to receive treatment 'for injuries she suffered in the collision,' Cutlip said. Advertisement The San Francisco Fire Department confirmed that both cars were towed away and that one person was taken to the hospital. 4 Vanessa Getty allegedly hit the car of Mary Riley in San Francisco in March 2024. Getty Images for WSJ. Riley is suing for unspecified damages. 'This will all work itself out through the civil litigation process and trial, if necessary,' Cutlip told the outlet. Advertisement Getty, 52, married Billy Getty — the grandson of oil tycoon Jean Paul Getty — in 1999 and she shares three children with him. 4 Vanessa Getty is being sued for unspecified damages by Mary Riley. WWD via Getty Images Vanessa Getty, a philanthropist, is often seen at exclusive events. She was once a trustee at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and she founded the animal charity San Francisco Bay Humane Friends. She has been a prominent donor for Democratic campaigns including for Vice President Kamala Harris who is the godmother of one of Getty's kids. The Gettys put their gorgeous Getty didn't immediately return a request for comment Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Mail
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Glamorous socialite sued over Porsche crash that left elderly woman with a 'traumatic brain injury'
A glamorous socialite rammed into a senior citizen with her Porsche, leaving the woman with a traumatic brain injury, according to the alleged victim's lawsuit. Vanessa Getty, who married into the oil-rich Getty family, struck 66-year-old Mary Riley's parked vehicle on March 28, 2024, according to Riley's lawsuit. The socialite, 53, allegedly lost control of her $100,000 Porsche Taycan while looking for her glasses. Riley had just got back into her 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK 550 and had not even had time to shut the car door before Getty smashed into her, the suit claimed. 'Suddenly and without warning a vehicle driven by Defendant Vanessa Louise Getty violently crashed into Plaintiff's parked vehicle,' the complaint filed on June 18 states. As a result of the incident Riley suffered, 'orthopedic injuries and a traumatic brain injury,' the suit said. Riley's lawyer, Quinton Cutlip, told Daily Mail that Getty told responding officers that, 'she had been distracted because she was looking for her glasses' when the crash happened. 'Ms. Getty was negligent and was apologetic at the scene. Ms. Riley was taken to the hospital by ambulance. She continues to receive treatment and care for injuries she suffered in the collision,' Cutlip said. The San Francisco Fire Department confirmed that one person was taken to the hospital after the 4:42pm crash at the intersection of Divisadero and Lombard Streets. Both vehicles were towed from the area of the collision. Riley's lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for her injuries, according documents filed with the court. 'This will all work itself out through the civil litigation process and trial, if necessary,' Cutlip said. Getty is married to Billy Getty, who is the son of composer and oil heir Gordon Getty. The Getty family was once the richest in the world and draws its wealth from the eponymous oil marketing company founded by Jean Paul Getty. The company went bankrupt in 2012, but Forbes estimated that the family was still worth $5.4 billion back in 2015. Getty, born Vanessa Jarman, is the daughter of actor Claude Jarman Jr. and ballerina Maryann Opperman. She graduated from UCLA and married into the Getty family in 1999. She and her husband have three children. For decades, Getty has been a fixture at exclusive events such as Vanity Fair's Oscar Party and various charity events. She's also known for her philanthropic work, as she helped develop the Peninsula Humane Society and founded San Francisco Bay Humane Friends, both nonprofits that seek to help displaced animals. She has supported Democratic candidates, most recently Vice President Kamala Harris, who happens to be the godmother to one of Getty's children. Getty appeared alongside other members of the esteemed family at the nuptials of Getty heir Ivy Love Getty to her now-ex-husband Tobias Engel. The November 2021 wedding was a lavish affair that began at San Francisco City Hall, where then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was invited to officiate the ceremony for the young couple. Royals rubbed shoulders with celebrities with Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece and Denmark, transgender model and activist Nats Getty, actress Anya Taylor-Joy, designer Wes Gordon, fashion editor Hamish Bowles among the esteemed guests. The ceremony was followed by a wild reception at the gorgeous family home in Pacific Heights, where guests partied until 1am.
