Motorcyclist claims he was rear-ended on Route 203

A Granite City man says he was rear-ended while riding his motorcycle in Chouteau Township.
Stephen B. Ridings filed a lawsuit against Nicole D. Cagle Nov. 7 in Madison County Circuit Court.

According to the complaint, Ridings was riding a Harley-Davidson Cruiser north on Highway 203 in November 2010. As he slowed to make a right turn at the intersection of Martin Avenue, Ridings claims he was hit from behind by a Chevrolet Cavalier being driven by Cagle.

Ridings says he was hurt in the crash and asks for more than $50,000 in damages for medical expenses, lost wages and costs of the lawsuit.

He is represented by attorney John T. Papa of Granite City.

Madison County Circuit Court Case No. 12-L-1813