ST. LOUIS — A Franklin County driver is suing another motorist, citing alleged negligence in the operation of her motor vehicle.
Mark Kerckhoff filed a complaint on Nov. 16 in the St. Louis 22nd Judicial Circuit Court against Megan Alvis, alleging that the defendant violated the state and local traffic laws and ordinances.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that on Oct. 1, 2015 he was stopped at a traffic signal on Newstead Avenue when Alvis' vehicle allegedly slammed into the rear of his vehicle. As a result, Kerckhoff claims he sustained physical injuries, suffered pain and incurred medical bills.
The plaintiff holds Alvis responsible because the defendant allegedly failed to keep a careful lookout, drove too fast for conditions and failed to yield the right of way.
The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks judgment in an amount in excess of $25,000, plus all costs expended, and for any additional relief the court deems just and proper under the circumstances. He is represented by J. Ryan Kelly and Justin M. Stephens of Stephens Kelly Law in St. Louis.
St. Louis 22nd Judicial Circuit Court case number 1722-CC11771