ST. LOUIS — A motor vehicle passenger is suing a driver, alleging negligence.
Crystal McClendon filed a complaint on Jan. 19 in the St. Louis Circuit Court against Aline Favilla alleging that the motorist failed to operate a motor vehicle in a careful and prudent manner.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that on July 3, 2017 she was a passenger in a motor vehicle traveling westbound on Interstate 64 when the defendant struck the rear of the vehicle. McClendon allegedly received injuries to her head, neck, left shoulder, back and limbs; and was caused to suffer medical expenses, disability, pain and lost wages.
The plaintiff holds Favilla responsible because the defendant allegedly failed to maintain careful lookout, followed her vehicle too closely and failed to take evasive actions to avoid collision.
The plaintiff requests a trial by jury; and seeks damages of more than $25,000, plus costs of this action. She is represented by Thomas C. Rich, Kristina D. Cooksey and Michelle M. Rich of Rich, Rich & Cooksey PC in Fairview Heights.
St. Louis Circuit Court case number 1822-CC00122