Reyes v. Alpine Transportation et al

Case Background

Manuel Reyes filed an auto negligence lawsuit seeking damages after a tractor-trailer misjudged and hit his truck causing him injuries. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana. Judge David C. Joseph presided over this case. [Case number: 6:22-5685]

Cause

On July 16, 2021, Manuel Reyes, a trucker, parked his rig at a Pilot Travel Center off I-10 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. He rested in the bunk bed of his truck. Meanwhile, Irenildo Marquez, another trucker, was navigating his tractor-trailer through the parking lot. He was driving for Camas Carrie