EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing The City of Alton and others, claiming he was walking his dog when he fell into a hole under a water meter that had an unsecured lid.
Ayron Womack filed a complaint Feb. 19 in the Madison County Circuit Court against American Water Works Co., Inc., John Doe ad The City of Alton, alleging negligence.
Womack alleges in his complaint that while walking his dog along the sidewalk on Muny Vista Drive in Alton on April 14, 2020, he fell into a hole under the water meter that was owned and maintained by American Water.
He claims he suffered injuries to his ankle, foot and other parts of his body and has incurred medical treatment expenses.
Womack alleges the defendants were negligent for failing to tighten or affix the lid to the meter, failing to inspect or repair the meter and failing to remedy the dangerous condition. Womack further alleges the defendants failed to train their employees and agents to inspect and identify trip or fall hazards.
Womack seeks monetary relief of more than $50,000 and all other just relief. He is represented by Michael Glisson and Timothy Chartrand of Williamson, Webster, Falb & Glisson in Alton.
Madison County Circuit Court case number 21-L-000222