BELLEVILLE — A motorist from Cottage Hills is suing Hollister Inc. and its driver, alleging negligence in connection with a vehicle collision.
Deann M. Herren filed a complaint on Dec. 1 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Hollister Inc. and Doe 1, alleging Doe 1 failed to operate the vehicle properly and was assumed to be under Hollister's direct supervision and control.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that on Dec. 15, she was driving her 2011 Nissan Quest on I-55 traveling southbound in St. Clair County when Doe 1, who was operating a Hollister Inc. tractor-trailer, negligently collided with the side of her vehicle, causing her injuries that required medical treatment.
The plaintiff alleges the driver failed to operate the vehicle properly.
The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks judgment against each defendant in an amount greater than $50,000, plus costs of suit.
She is represented by Keith Short of Law Offices of Keith Short PC in Collinsville.
St. Clair County Circuit Court case number 16-L-639