Taylor v. Wheeler

THOMAS, Judge.

On the night of December 6, 2007, an automobile driven by Valerie A. Taylor, now known as Valerie Backus," collided with an automobile driven by Lindsey V. Wheeler, now known as Lindsey Woodard. Lindsey and Valerie were injured. On December 2, 2009, Lindsey filed in the St. Clair Circuit Court a complaint against Valerie and against Lindsey’s uninsured-motorist carrier in which Lindsey requested an award of damages resulting from, she alleged, Valerie’s negligent, wanton, reckless, and willful conduct. Lindsey requested a jury trial. Valerie filed an answer in which she asserted…