WHEELING — A Colorado man is suing USA Logistics alleging it is at fault for a car accident.
William Robert Franklin Sr. was also named as a defendant in the suit.
David Feldges was driving a 2017 Volvo truck with a trailer May 8, 2019, on Interstate 70 in the Wheeling tunnel when Franklin, who was operating a 2016 Volvo model truck and trailer the opposite direction, according to a complaint filed in Ohio Circuit Court.
Feldges claims Franklin lost control of the vehicle and drove it too closely to his, causing a collision.
The plaintiff, who was then 74 years old, sustained injuries to his neck, back, hip, right knee and right shoulder, which caused him pain and suffering, annoyance and inconvenience and impairment of his ability to enjoy life, according to the suit.
Feldges claims he had to undergo medical treatment, tests, cortisone injections, acupuncture, physical therapy and prescriptions for pain medication as a result of his injuries.
Feldges is seeking compensatory damages. He is represented by Gregory A. Gaudino of Petroplus & Gaudino PLLC.
The case is assigned to Circuit Judge Ronald E. Wilson.
Ohio Circuit Court case number: 21-C-70
