EDWARDSVILLE — An Illinois woman is suing a motorist for allegedly causing a collision on Interstate 255.
Tammy Morris filed a complaint on July 11 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Jasmine McMurray, alleging the defendant failed to operate her vehicle in a reasonably safe manner.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges she was struck by the defendant's vehicle while driving northbound on Interstate 255 on May 7, 2016.
As a result, Morris claims she suffered physical injuries, loss of normal life and obtained medical expenses.
The plaintiff alleges the defendant failed to reduce her speed and maneuver the vehicle to prevent the collision.
The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks judgment in an amount in excess of $50,000 plus costs expended and further relief the court considers just and proper.
She is represented by Alan G. Pirtle and Lisa Tsacoumangos of Brown & Crouppen PC in St. Louis.
Madison County Circuit Court case number 17-L-978