Man sues Quality Magnetite for reckless driver

WAYNE -- A Pritchard man is suing Quality Magnetite after he was injured because of one of its employees.

The unknown employee, called John Doe in the suit, was also named as a defendant.

On March 1, 2011, Randy Jackson was involved in an accident that rendered his vehicle inoperable on the roadway of U.S. 52, according to a complaint filed Nov. 26 in Wayne Circuit Court.

Jackson claims Doe, who was operating a vehicle owned by Quality, came upon the accident scene at an extremely excessive speed, failed to maintain control of his vehicle and ran into a 2000 Chevrolet S10, which caused that vehicle to collide with Jackson’s vehicle and cause him extensive injuries.

As a result of the defendants’ negligent and reckless conduct, Jackson received injuries to his body and mind; sustained physical and mental pain and suffering’ suffered from diminished capacity to enjoy life; lost past and future wages, earning capacity, household services, annoyance, inconvenience, humiliation and embarrassment; and incurred expenses for medical treatment and hospital care, according to the suit.

Jackson is seeking compensatory damages with pre- and post-judgment interest. He is being represented by Kenneth P. Hicks and Debra A. Nelson.

The case has been assigned to Circuit Judge James H. Young Jr.

Wayne Circuit Court case number: 12-C-265