Kiefer Sutherland is reportedly facing a lawsuit from an Uber driver who alleges the actor assaulted him during a ride in Los Angeles earlier this year. According to court filings obtained by TMZ , Rafael Manvelyan has accused the actor of assault, battery, negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred on Jan. 12. Manvelyan claims he picked up Sutherland while the actor was "visibly intoxicated" and that tensions escalated during the trip due to communication difficulties. The driver, who says he primarily speaks Russian and Armenian, alleges Sutherland became increasingly upset as the ride progressed. The lawsuit alleges the actor grew "increasingly hostile, aggressive, confrontational" before allegedly threatening to kill the driver and physically attacking him while the vehicle was in motion. According to the complaint, Manvelyan claims Sutherland repeatedly struck him with "closed fists" to the head, face, neck, and upper body.…