Gene Simmons of KISS and wife Shannon Simmons – Photo: Getty
“Gene was NOT in the car during the “very minor accident” and says no one was hurt.”
— Shannon Simmons to TMZ
June 4th 2026 — Always remember to look both ways, especially when you’re driving on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles California!
In a newly filed lawsuit The Demon himself Gene Simmons of KISS is being sued along with his wife Shannon Simmons.
It seems Shannon was involved in a auto-accident on the Sunset Strip back in the summer of 2024.
Now the story has hit the wire and the word is that Gene was not in the car at the time of the accident but Shannon is claiming that once the other party discovered who she was married to the minor fender-bender became a money grab.
The lawsuit story just hit TMZ this morning and we’re sharing their article below.
Gene Simmons Gets Kissed By Lawsuit Over Car Accident
Gene Simmons and his wife, Shannon, are being sued over a car accident … but she says the lawsuit against them is just a money grab.
The KISS frontman and his better half are being sued by Evan Brenner, who claims he suffered severe injuries in July 2024 when their vehicles collided on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles.
According to the suit, obtained by TMZ, Brenner, who says he was behind the wheel of a Tesla, claims he suffered severe injuries to his body and shock to his nervous system, resulting in great discomfort and pain.
Brenner claims he requires the future services of doctors, nurses, and hospitals … all of which he says will result in huge medical expenses.
In addition, Brenner claims he’s lost income due to his inability to work as a result of the crash.
Brenner is asking the court for general compensatory damages, as well as special damages for medical, hospital, X-rays, and other incidental expenses.
Shannon tells TMZ … Gene was NOT in the car during the “very minor accident” and says no one was hurt.
Gene’s wife claims the only damage inflicted was some paint scratched off the guy’s car … and she says he was super nice when they exchanged information and insurance.
Shannon even says the guy was very pleasant over text in the accident aftermath and this is the first she has heard about it since. She believes the energy shifted when he must have discovered who she and her husband are.
Read the full story at TMZ.
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