A wrongful death suit was filed last week against Lake Nebagamon Trucking and one of its drivers in connection with a fatal accident Dec. 11 on East Second Street in Superior.
Leah Phillips, 29, of Solon Springs was killed when a southbound semi tractor driven by Troy A. Rasmussen of Hayward crossed the median and collided with her car. She is survived by her husband, Jason, and three children.
According to Superior police Capt. Matt Markon, there were reports that Rasmussen blacked out while driving. He underwent surgery three days later, according to information provided to police.
The suit, filed in Douglas County by Phillips' husband, alleges one count of negligence against Rasmussen, one count of vicarious liability against Lake Nebagamon Trucking, one count of negligent entrustment against the trucking corporation and one count of breach of motor carrier safety regulations against both Rasmussen and Lake Nebagamon Trucking.
The complaint states that, because of Rasmussen's prior driving conduct and known medical conditions, the trucking company should have known he could use the semitrailer in a way that risked harming others.
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Security National Insurance Co., which insures Lake Nebagamon Trucking, also is listed as a defendant.
The trucking company, driver and insurance company have 45 days to respond.
