The 24 actor was arrested in January for allegedly physically assaulting and threatening Rafael Manvelyan.
This week, Manvelyan - who primarily speaks Russian and Armenian - took legal action against Sutherland over his alleged behaviour.
The 59-year-old star vowed to clear his name against the "distorted account" of what happened.
"Six months ago, Kiefer Sutherland was involved in a scary incident when he was the passenger in an Uber and the driver refused to stop the vehicle despite repeated requests to do so," his spokesperson told US Weekly.
"Kiefer intends to fight this suit since he has absolutely no interest in rewarding someone who has crafted a distorted account in pursuit of a massive payday."
Court documents obtained by TMZ revealed Manvelyan alleged Sutherland was "visibly intoxicated" when he picked him up and grew "agitated" because he couldn't understand him.
In the lawsuit, the driver accused the actor of having become "increasingly hostile, aggressive, confrontational" during the journey, claiming Sutherland hit him "with closed fists" in the head, face, neck and upper body as he drove.
Manvelyan, who is also suing the Designated Survivor actor for intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligence, accused Sutherland of putting him into a chokehold and threatening to kill him.
He claimed he got out of the car and started running away, but Sutherland followed him down the street as he shouted "I'm going to kill you".
Manvelyan confirmed parts of the alleged assault were caught on his dashcam, and said there were witnesses who will be able to attest to what went on during the altercation.
Rafael alleged he suffered injuries on his head, face, neck, spine and shoulder.
His lawyer Mitra Sabouri told TMZ in a statement: "Mr Manvelyan is a private citizen who did not seek public attention. He filed this action to pursue legal remedies for the injuries and damages he alleges he suffered.
"Out of respect for his privacy, we are not releasing the dashcam footage, and we will allow the facts and evidence to be addressed through the court process."
Manvelyan is seeking unspecified damages.
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