ST. CLAIR COUNTY— A woman is suing another driver over allegations that his negligence led to an accident that caused extensive damage to her vehicle.
Mary Blaies filed a complaint on Dec. 23 in the Circuit Court of St. Clair County against James Klotz.
Blaies was driving her vehicle on Dec. 30, 2013 when the defendant's vehicle collided with hers on South 74th Street and West Main Street in Belleville. The plaintiff said that she was driving her vehicle in a safe and responsible manner when the incident happened, but alleged that Klotz was being negligent in failing to drive at a safe speed, failing to yield to oncoming traffic and failing to obey traffic control devices.
Blaies alleged in the suit that she and her vehicle were damaged in the crash. She is suing Klotz for negligence and is seeking compensation of $50,000 for all damages suffered. She is represented by Blake G. Meinders of Meinders Law in Belleville.
Circuit Court of St. Clair County case number 15-L-723