EDWARDSVILLE – A woman is suing the Gorilla Express Auto Wash in Cottage Hills after she allegedly tripped over an unmarked parking block.
Plaintiff Judy Wood filed the lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court against defendant Gorilla Express Auto Wash, Inc., citing negligence.
According to the lawsuit, Wood was at the Gorilla Express Auto Wash, Inc. on July 25, 2021. She claims she was heading to the drying area when she tripped over a parking block and suffered injuries. The plaintiff alleges that since the parking block was unnecessary, unmarked, and the same color as the parking lot, it was difficult to see and presented a dangerous condition.
Wood claims she has suffered bodily injuries, which have caused pain and suffering and will affect her ability to lead a normal life. The lawsuit states that Wood has incurred medical expenses and will continue to require the services of medical staff to recover.
The plaintiff is seeking damages in excess of $50,000, plus court costs, interest and any other relief the court deems proper. She is represented in this case by the attorneys of Williamson, Webster, Falb & Glisson in Alton.
Madison County Circuit Court case number 2022LA000855