Several media outlets picked up footage of the incident, including celebrity gossip site TMZ, where Mendoza worked at the time.
TMZ, which first reported the lawsuit, auctioned off his tire-stained sock and donated the proceeds to charity.
The incident happened during a turbulent period for Spears, who hours earlier had lost custody of her two sons. She has since regained visitation rights.
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