Katt Williams Sued By Limo Driver He's Charged With Attacking

PORTLAND, OR – More trouble for comedian Katt Williams. Hours after he appeared in court, pleading not guilty to charges that he assaulted a driver, the driver filed a lawsuit against him.

Williams was arrested on Saturday and charged with assaulting a driver who had come to pick him at PDX and drive him to the Moda Center for a gig.

Police said that the two had a dispute over Williams's dog, a German Shepherd. Get all the latest information on what's happening in your community by signing up for Patch's newsletters and breaking news alerts

The suit says that Kanani arrived in his 2017 GMC Yukon XL Denali to pick up Williams, who was in town to perform as part of Nick Cannon's "Wild 'N Out" show, and others at a private hanger.

Williams allegedly insisted that his dog sit in the front seat with him.

Kanani says that when he objected, Williams punched him in the face and called him "white trash" and a "piece of shit."

The suit states that Kanani ran to the airport terminal "for safety" and that as he ran. Williams ordered his dog to chase him down.

Kanani charges that it was only after another car came to get Williams that he was able to call 911. He says that Williams broke one of his teeth and cut his face causing swelling.

Williams and his representatives have not yet responded to the suit.

As of Tuesday morning, Williams was still being held in Multnomah County Jail.

Williams, 47, won an Emmy Award last month for his work on the show, Atlanta.

The comedian has had several run-ins with the law on assault charges over the years and has been ordered to attend anger management classes.

Photo via Multnomah County Sheriff's Office.