17) Heidi von Beltz in The Canonball Run

Heidi von Beltz was a young actress whose career ended before it even started. While filming The Cannonball Run in 1981, during a car chasing scene a crash took place and led to a paralysis of both her legs and hands.
She sued everyone involved in the production for negligence of her safety and won the lawsuit. This incident has acted as a cautionary tale for future stunt productions.
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