Highway Collision Involving Two Vehicles

On February 6, 2020, Joncharles Burk drove his black 2016 Chevy Camaro on Interstate 80 East in Contra Costa County, California. At the same time, Michael Mark Barton operated a silver 2012 Honda Civic on the same road. Barton either owned or controlled the Civic. Burk, a Solano County resident, used the highway for routine travel. The Civic, according to the complaint, was managed and maintained by Barton and other unidentified individuals, listed as DOES 1 through 50.

Allegations of Negligent Operation and Control

As the two vehicles moved along I-80, Barton’s Honda Civic struck Burk’s Camaro. Burk claimed Barton and the unnamed defendants failed to manage the Civic responsibly. He alleged they drove carelessly, operated the vehicle without proper control, and caused the crash. The complaint stated the other defendants acted as employees, agents, or partners under Barton’s direction and shared responsibility for the in