FAYETTEVILLE — Pioneer Fuel Corporation is suing CargoBoss Inc. alleging property damage from a CargoBoss vehicle.
On Dec. 8, 2020, a semi-truck and tractor-trailer owned and/or operated by the defendant was being driven by an unknown and unnamed individual near Pax when the driver attempted to take what he thought was a shortcut onto County Route 27, according to a complaint filed in Fayette Circuit Court.
Pioneer claims the driver went 1.02 miles on CR-27, which does not support commercial-size vehicles, before the vehicle attempted to turn around at the entrance of the plaintiff's property. While doing so, the driver struct Pioneer's security gate system and caused substantial damage, making the gate inoperable.
Pioneer claims it's clear and obvious that the road did not support commercial-size vehicles as there were signs posted and that the defendant is responsible for the damage done to the security gate by its driver.
Pioneer is seeking compensatory damages with pre- and post-judgment interest. It is represented by Christopher D. Pence of Hardy Pence in Charleston and Eric L. Silkwood of Alpha Metallurgical Resources in Julian.
The case is assigned to Circuit Judge Paul Blake.
Fayette Circuit Court case number: 21-C-54