CHICAGO — The Dinizulu Law Group has filed a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court against 4K Cartage, Inc. and its driver, Ismaiel A. Almarahefah, on behalf of Marlon Maxey, a Cook County resident who sustained severe injuries in a trucking collision on November 4, 2022. The complaint alleges negligence, vicarious liability, and failure to train and supervise by 4K Cartage, contributing to the crash that left Maxey with significant, life-altering injuries.
According to the lawsuit, Almarahefah, while driving a tractor-trailer owned by 4K Cartage, failed to reduce speed for traffic conditions on westbound I-94 in Hartford, Michigan, resulting in a rear-end collision with Maxey’s vehicle. The impact caused serious injuries, including a traumatic winging scapula, cervical disc herniation, shoulder injuries, and chronic neck pain.
The complaint highlights 4K Cartage’s alarming safety record, citing numerous violations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), including failures in vehicle maintenance, driver supervision, and compliance with safety protocols. Notably, 69.6% of the company’s vehicle inspections over a 24-month period resulted in safety violations. These violations include failures in pre-trip inspections, hours of service compliance, and proper driver supervision.
The lawsuit further alleges that Almarahefah, an employee of 4K Cartage for at least 10 years, was inadequately trained and supervised, directly contributing to the collision. Despite a history of safety violations, 4K Cartage failed to implement proper safety procedures or enforce compliance with federal safety standards.
As a result of the Defendants’ actions, Maxey faces ongoing medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and permanent injuries. The lawsuit seeks damages exceeding the court’s jurisdictional limits to compensate Maxey for these losses.
“This lawsuit seeks to hold 4K Cartage and its driver accountable for a devastating accident that was entirely preventable,” said Yao O. Dinizulu, attorney for Marlon Maxey. “Commercial trucking companies must prioritize safety, and 4K Cartage’s failure to train and supervise its drivers and maintain its vehicles created a dangerous situation that left our client with serious injuries.”
For media inquiries, please contact:
Dinizulu Law Group, Ltd.
221 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1100
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Phone: (312) 384-1920
Email: [email protected]
