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Passenger involved in roll-over accident files Dram Shop suit against bar
A Madison County woman is suing a bar, alleging its negligent over-serving caused a patron to become intoxicated and get into an accident with his car that the plaintiff was riding in as a passenger.
Health care company seeks payment for medical services
A company that operates health care facilities around the nation is suing a Granite County resident, alleging failure to pay for medical goods and services.
Woman alleges doctor failed to timely diagnose her with diabetes
A Madison County woman is suing an Illinois doctor for failing to diagnose and treat her diabetes in a timely manner. Sherri Johnson filed a lawsuit June 5 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Jowe Y.
Woman in wheelchair claims she was injured in collision with motorist
A St. Clair County woman alleges she was injured when a driver collided with her motorized wheelchair.
Motorist accused of causing collision
A Godfrey woman is suing two Alton men, alleging negligence in a car accident in which she was injured.
Driver alleges negligence in vehicle collision
A Madison County motorist is suing two other drivers, alleging a highway collision caused her injuries.
Man claims insufficient medical care led to advanced stage of vocal cord cancer
A patient under the care of Fairview Medical Group is suing the professional healthcare provider and one of its physicians for severe and disabling injuries that he sustained as the result of inadequate medical care. Robert Keeney filed a lawsuit May 27 in the St. Clair County Circuit Court against Fairview Medical Group and Phillip Chu, M.D., alleging negligence. According to the complaint, starting from Feb. 16, 2010 and for roughly two years after, the group and Chu were responsible for pro
Pedestrian alleges driver hit her near intersection
A Madison County woman claims she was injured when a motorist struck while she was crossing a street. Patricia Brown filed a lawsuit June 4 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Alison Giacomini, alleging vehicular negligence. According to the complaint, during the afternoon of June 6, 2013, Brown was attempting to cross Godfrey Road near its intersection with Lexington Estates Drive when she hit by a car being driven by Giacomini. The plaintiff alleges the defendant failed to control h