Manchester man files lawsuit over monroe township crash that caused serious injuries
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Manchester man files lawsuit over Monroe Township crash that caused serious injuries

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January 3, 2026

MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Manchester resident has filed a personal injury lawsuit in Middlesex County Superior Court, alleging that he suffered serious and permanent injuries in a 2024 car crash caused by another driver turning onto Perrineville Road.

According to the complaint, filed October 9, 2025, by attorney Matthew V. Futerfas of Brandon J. Broderick, LLC, plaintiff Christopher Lyle claims he was traveling southbound on Perrineville Road in Monroe Township on October 3, 2024, when a vehicle operated by Rachel Cicchetti of Monroe turned left into his path, causing a collision. The vehicle was owned by Luigi Cicchetti, also named as a defendant.

The lawsuit accuses the defendants of careless, negligent, and reckless operation, maintenance, and control of the vehicle. It further asserts that fictitiously named defendants, identified as “John Doe” and “ABC Company,” may also bear responsibility for the crash through negligent hiring, training, or supervision.

Lyle alleges he sustained “serious and permanent injuries,” resulting in pain, disability, and medical expenses. The complaint seeks unspecified compensatory damages, interest, and costs of suit.

In additional counts, Lyle claims the defendants violated New Jersey motor vehicle statutes (N.J.S.A. 39:4-97, et seq.) and that their conduct constitutes evidence of negligence. He has requested a jury trial and demanded discovery, including insurance information, photographs, repair estimates, witness statements, and expert reports related to the crash.

Court filings list the case as Lyle v. Cicchetti, et al., Docket No. MID-L-007214-25, in the Law Division of Middlesex County Superior Court. USAA Casualty Insurance Company is identified as the defendants’ insurer.

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