EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing a motorist for allegedly causing a Wood River car accident.
Krista Booth filed a complaint on Jan. 24 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Garrett Binning, alleging he failed to operate his vehicle in a safe and prudent manner.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that on June 5, 2015, she was operating her motor vehicle in Wood River when Binning allegedly crashed into her vehicle, causing her to sustain injuries.
As a result, Booth claims she suffered great pain and mental anguish, loss earnings and medical expenses.
The plaintiff alleges the defendant failed to keep careful lookout, failed to yield and failed to timely stop his vehicle to avoid collision.
The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks judgment against defendant in a sum exceeding $50,000, plus costs of this suit and such other relief as the court deems appropriate.
She is represented by Gregory M. Tobin of Pratt & Tobin PC in East Alton.
Madison County Circuit Court case number 17-L-101