Author Archives: Kelly Holleran

ConAgra blamed for peanut butter salmonella poisoning seven years ago

The parents of a girl have filed suit against the peanut butter manufacturer that they claim caused their daughter to contract salmonella poisoning after ingesting the substance. Lonnie and Penny Hill claim their daughter, Cara Hill, ingested Peter Pan peanut … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Challenge Unlimited blamed for slip and fall incident

A woman has filed suit against the Alton business where she claims she tripped on steps while attempting to deliver various documents. Barbara J. Crum claims she was working for Residential Options and was attempting to deliver a container of … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Daycare sued for $100K over child’s fall from fireman’s pole

The mother of a minor girl has filed suit against the learning center where she claims her daughter fell from a fireman’s pole, causing her to break her arm. Javon Garrett claims her daughter, A’lon Garrett, was playing at defendant … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Jailed man claims fellow detainee bit off ear – other prisoner flushed it down toilet

A St. Clair County Jail prisoner has filed suit against the sheriff, alleging he lost part of his ear after a fellow prisoner bit it and a third flushed it down the toilet. Roger Harris claims he was a prisoner … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Passenger sues driver over I-55 crash; Complaint says alcohol was a factor

A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims drove off the road and struck a rock, causing her to sustain multiple injuries. Bria Davis claims she was riding in a vehicle defendant Sarah K. Williamson was driving … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Rear-end accident on Frank Scott subject of suit

A woman claims she sustained severe injuries when a driver rear-ended her vehicle at a stop light. Andrea C. Cockrell filed a lawsuit May 8 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Leon C. Sims II, Damon W. Braggs, Kyle … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Vending company co-owner seeks post-retirement payout

The co-owner of a St. Clair County vending company seeks the money she claims she is owed upon the retirement of the company’s other owner. Betty Deiters filed a lawsuit April 25 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Jim’s … Read More »

Breach of Contract , News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Belleville nursing home accused of negligence in wrongful death claim

A Belleville nursing home failed to adequately care for one of its residents, leading to her death, according to recently filed court documents. Brenda Lee Cooper, who is the administrator of Mildred Hale’s estate, filed a lawsuit May 6 in … Read More »

Personal Injury, St. Clair County, Wrongful Death

Casino Queen patron claims employee struck her on head with a glass

In recently filed court documents, a woman claims she has suffered severe headaches after a casino employee struck her in the head with a glass. Carina Clemons filed a lawsuit May 6 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Casino … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Newspaper delivery driver blamed in auto accident suit

A woman blames her various injuries on a recently deceased former newspaper delivery driver who she claims failed to remain in his lane and struck her vehicle head on. Sandra L. Braun filed a lawsuit April 29 in St. Clair … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County