EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist and passenger are suing an Alton woman for allegedly causing a Granite City collision.
Denova Candies and Deborah Haynes filed a complaint on Jan. 5 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Ashley E. Vitale, alleging negligence.
According to the complaint, on Jan. 22, 2017, Candies and Haynes were traveling south along Madison Avenue near its intersection with 20th Street in Granite City when the defendant struck their vehicle.
They allege they suffered injuries to their heads, necks, cervical spines, torsos and other parts of their bodies, both internally and externally.
The plaintiffs allege Vitale carelessly made an improper lane change and failed to yield to the right of way.
The plaintiffs seek judgment against the defendant of more than $50,000, plus court costs and further relief that is proper and just.
They are represented by William K. Meehan of Meehan Law Firm in University City, Mo.
Madison County Circuit Court case number 18-L-18