AUBURN – A Lewiston man has filed a lawsuit seeking damages from a car accident he claims was caused by an Auburn police officer running a red light and crashing into his car.

Vincent Thomas filed the complaint in Androscoggin County Superior Court against Barry Schmieks.

In his suit, Thomas claims Schmieks was negligent for failing to stop for a red light in October 2006. The suit also says the city of Auburn is liable because Schmieks was on duty at the time.

Thomas is seeking damages for pain and suffering, past and future medical expenses, loss of earnings and loss of enjoyment of life.

In his response to the suit, Schmieks denied negligence in the accident.