EDWARDSVILLE — A vehicle passenger is suing a motorist for allegedly causing her to suffer injuries following a collision.
Sheila Brawley filed a complaint on Jan. 23 in Madison County Circuit Court against Erin Skyles Woodruff, alleging she failed to operate her vehicle in a safe manner.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that on Feb. 27, 2015, she was a passenger in a vehicle traveling westbound on 7th Street In Madison when the defendant negligently collided with the vehicle she was in.
As a result, she claims she sustained numerous external and internal injuries that have resulted in pain, headaches, nausea, dizziness and medical expenses.
The plaintiff alleges Woodruff failed to yield the right of way, failed to obey an official traffic control and failed to keep proper lookout for other vehicles.
The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks judgment against the defendant in a sum in excess of $50,000 and her costs of suit.
She is represented by William A. Boker, III of The Mattea Law Firm in Collinsville.
Madison County Circuit Court case number 17-L-97