Customer alleges Autozone manager struck him after verbal altercation

An Autozone store in East St. Louis and its manager are being sued by a man who claims he was struck following a verbal altercation.

Nathaniel McCloud claims he suffered injuries to his tailbone, left leg, lower back, shoulders and neck as a result of being hit by store manager Christopher Burrell on July 6, 2013.

He filed suit on Feb. 18 in Madison County Circuit Court.

McCloud claims that he incurred approximately $20,000 in medical expenses as well as suffered property damage to his vehicle because of Burrell's alleged conduct.

McCloud is seeking in excess of $50,000 in damages.

He is represented by Lanny Darr of Alton.

Madison County Circuit Court case number 15-L-217