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Woman alleges she was terminated, denied access to Ascend Cannabis dispensary after reporting sexual harassment by co-worker
EAST ST. LOUIS - A former employee of Ascend Cannabis is suing the company, alleging she was sexually harassed by another employee for months and then terminated and denied access to the cannabis dispensary in retaliation for reporting the alleged actions.
Man sues gas companies, alleges Madison County refineries gave him cancer
EDWARDSVILLE – An man is suing gasoline companies, alleging pollution produced by their oil refineries located in Madison County caused him to develop cancer.
Ervin Cable removes defamation lawsuit to federal court
EAST ST. LOUIS – Ervin Cable Construction has removed a former employee's defamation lawsuit to federal court, which claims the defendant falsely published that the employee was receiving kickbacks in return for awarding contracts.
Raleigh woman alleges fast food restaurants violate BIPA with employee fingerprint system
EAST ST. LOUIS – A Raleigh woman has filed a class action lawsuit alleging the employee fingerprint reader system used by many fast food restaurants violates the employees' privacy under state law.
Edwardsville cyclist alleges defective Schwinn bicycle from Target caused serious head injuries
EDWARDSVILLE – An Edwardsville man is suing Target stores and the manufacturers of Schwinn bicycles, alleging a defective bike caused him to fall and suffer a skull fracture and brain hemorrhage.
Passenger sues Bi-State bus company, claiming one of its drivers caused her to fall
BELLEVILLE – A Bi-State bus passenger is suing the company after one of its employees allegedly caused the bus to lurch forward while she was getting off the bus, knocking her to the floor and injuring her.
U.S. Attorney removes wrongful death lawsuit against Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation to federal court
EAST ST. LOUIS – The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Court of Illinois has removed a wrongful death complaint arguing that since two of the defendants are federal employees, the case should be removed to federal court.
Ervin Cable employee sues over alleged defamation
BELLEVILLE – A former Ervin Cable employee is suing the company for alleged defamation, claiming it falsely published that he was receiving kickbacks in return for awarding contracts.
Woman alleges broken door led to injuries while vacuuming Edwardsville condo
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman is suing the Country Club View Condominium Homeowners Association for allegedly failing to maintain an Edwardsville property, which allegedly caused to her injure herself while vacuuming.
Patient claims medical device malfunctioned, perforated internal organs
EAST ST. LOUIS - A patient claims a medical device manufactured by Cook Medical Incorporated was surgically implanted and then malfunctioned, causing injuries to her internal organs.
Man sues Collinsville property owner after allegedly tripping over tree
EDWARDSVILLE – A man is suing a Collinsville property owner after allegedly tripping over a tree in his yard and injuring himself.
Disabled woman claims Marine housing manager refused to provide reasonable accommodations
EAST ST. LOUIS – A disabled marine resident is suing Masinelli Management and Construction, alleging housing discrimination.
Company alleges builders failed to pay subcontractors for construction of McDill's Irish Pub
EDWARDSVILLE - McDill Incorporated is suing R & W Builders, Inc. for allegedly failing to pay subcontractors for construction of a project and keeping payments for themselves.
Suit alleges Caseyville nursing home patient developed bed sores due to negligence
BELLEVILLE – A man is suing Caseyville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on the behalf of an elderly woman, alleging she developed bed sores due to negligence.
Woman sues over trip, fall at Cahokia Dollar General
BELLEVILLE – A woman is suing a Dollar General store in Cahokia, alleging a dangerous curb made her fall and injure herself.
Belleville woman alleges child injured her with ping pong paddle
BELLEVILLE – A woman claims a child threw a ping pong paddle at her at the Dorchester Swim & Tennis Club, striking her in the mouth and causing injuries.
Woman claims surgeon mistakenly sewed medical pad inside her body
BELLEVILLE – A woman is suing Memorial Hospital for negligence, alleging that one of its surgeons accidentally sewed up a medical pad inside of her during surgery and caused her pain for many years.
Woman alleges wrongful termination after reporting sexual abuse, requesting additional COVID-19 sick time
EAST ST. LOUIS - A former employee of Granite Nursing Rehabilitation Center (GNRC) is suing the company for allegedly terminating her employment in retaliation for reporting sexual abuse and then requesting additional sick time when diagnosed with COVID-19.
Motorist sues over rear-end collision on Interstate 270
EDWARDSVILLE - A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a rear-end collision on Interstate 270.
Cedarhurst Nursing Home accused of negligence leading to resident's death
BELLEVILLE – Cedarhurst Nursing Home has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that negligence lead to the death of a resident.