EDWARSVILLE — A trucking company and its driver are facing a suit alleging a motorist was injured a collision with a tractor trailer.
Neelima Madala filed a complaint April 28 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Sodrel Truck Lines and Stephen M. Forrest, alleging negligence.
According to Madala's complaint, she was driving her vehicle on I-55 in Collinsville Township on Sept. 13, 2019. She alleges Forrest, who was driving a tractor trailer for Sodrel Truck Lines, collided with her vehicle and caused her to suffer permanent injuries.
Madala claims Forrest failed to yield the right of way and failed to keep control of the tractor trailer, which he was driving "at a speed greater than reasonable and proper." She alleges the defendants are also negligent for failing to equip the tractor trailer with adequate brakes and failing to swerve or avoid the collision.
Madala seeks compensation of more than $50,000 and all other just relief. She is represented by Dainel Finney, III of Brown & Brown LLP in St. Louis.
Madison County Circuit Court case number 21-L-000514