Vehicle collision results in lawsuit

An Alabama resident is sued after allegedly causing an automobile collision.

Tuat Dang filed a lawsuit Feb. 21 in the Galveston County Court against James Nesmith and Esses Crane Co. 

The complaint states on Feb. 21, 2012, the plaintiff sustained injury when Nesmith negligently caused his vehicle to collide with the plaintiff's vehicle. Esses Crane Co. is liable under respondeat superior, according to the complaint.

Dang is seeking an undisclosed amount in damages. The plaintiff is being represented in the case by attorney Jason A. Powers.

Galveston County Court Case No. CV-0071572

This is a report on a civil lawsuit filed in the Galveston County Court. The details in this report come from an original complaint filed by a plaintiff. Please note, a complaint represents an accusation by a private individual, not the government. It is not an indication of guilt, and it only represents one side of the story.