ST. CLAIR COUNTY— A woman is seeking compensation following an East St. Louis automobile incident in which she was physically injured.
Jessica Rainey filed a complaint on Dec. 21 in the Circuit Court of St. Clair County against Jennifer Rainey and Richard K. Moore alleging negligence in an automobile accident.
Jessica Rainey was riding in a vehicle owned and operated by Jennifer Rainey on July 29 when the incident occurred. Jennifer Rainey collided with a trailer that was being driven by Moore after allegedly failing to properly check to see if the road was clear. The plaintiff alleged in the suit that the defendants failed to perform basic safety procedures when operating the vehicles. As a direct result of the crash, Jessica Rainey suffered physical injuries, which have affected her neck and head.
She is seeking compensation of more than $50,000 for all damages suffered and legal fees incurred. She is represented by David H. Bone in Belleville.
Circuit Court of St. Clair County case number 15-L-714