A severe car accident has led to a legal battle in Pinellas County, Florida. On June 7, 2024, Taylor Marks and Kevin Marks filed a complaint against Curtis T. Neel and Curtis J. Neel in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, seeking damages exceeding $50,000.

The incident in question occurred on July 11, 2023. According to the complaint, Taylor and Kevin Marks were driving eastbound on Gulf to Bay Blvd. when their vehicle was struck from behind by a 2018 Chevy Silverado C1500 driven by Curtis T. Neel. The plaintiffs allege that Curtis T. Neel was negligent in his operation of the vehicle, which was owned by Curtis J. Neel and operated with his express permission.

The complaint details several allegations against Curtis T. Neel, including claims that he drove carelessly, became distracted while driving, failed to pay due attention to traffic conditions, did not keep a proper lookout, and drove at an excessive speed for the roadway conditions. As a result of this alleged negligence, both Taylor and Kevin Marks claim to have sustained significant injuries to their necks and backs.