Rear-End Crash Lawsuit Fails: Jury Clears CT Driver Monick
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Case Background
On the afternoon of March 31, 2017, a rear-end motor vehicle collision occurred on Howe Avenue in Shelton, Connecticut. Plaintiff Roger Daigle was operating a Chevrolet Silverado, which he had brought to a stop, preparing to make a left turn onto Park Street. Defendant Ashley Monick, driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee owned by CCAP Auto Lease Ltd., then drove her vehicle into the back of Mr. Daigle’s truck. In 2019, Mr. Daigle filed a personal injury lawsuit in the Superior Court of Connecticut, Judicial District of Ansonia/Milford, claiming the crash had caused him severe and lasting injuries. The legal action sought to hold both the driver, Ms. Monick, and the vehicle owner, CCAP Auto Lease Ltd., responsible for the incident.
Cause
The lawsuit’s core accusation identified Ashley Monick’s negligent operation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee as the direct cause of the collision. Mr. Daigle alleged Ms. Monick operated her vehicle carelessly and illegally, causing it to strike the rear of his stopped truck. The complaint specifically charged her with several failures, including driving too closely, failing to keep a proper lookout, and operating the vehicle without reasonable control.
Injury
Roger Daigle claimed that the force of the rear-end impact inflicted severe and painful bodily injuries upon him. He asserted that these injuries necessitated extensive medical treatment and caused prolonged pain and di
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