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Wrongful death suit alleges former Shell employee exposed to toxic chemicals
EDWARDSVILLE – A wrongful death suit against Shell Oil Company alleges a former employee died of lung cancer after he was exposed to toxic substances throughout his career.
Former Camp Wartburg employee claims supervisor sexually abused her as a minor
BELLEVILLE – A former employee of Camp Wartburg is suing the camp, claiming she was sexually abused by a supervisor when she was a minor.
Property owner claims tenant abandoned property, failed to make payments
EDWARDSVILLE – A Granite City property owner claims the leasing tenant has abandoned the property in breach of their contract.
Former employees of Makanda Inn file lawsuit for unpaid wages
EAST ST. LOUIS - Former employees of the Makanda Inn claim they were not properly compensated for years of employment, earning less than the minimum wage.
Schnucks removes to federal court a suit alleging parking lot collapsed
EDWARDSVILLE – Schnuck Markets, Inc. has removed a negligence lawsuit to federal court, which alleges a motorist was injured when the store's parking lot collapsed due to improper maintenance.
Class action alleges Proctor and Gamble misrepresents its "pure" shaving cream
EAST St. LOUIS - An Illinois man filed a class action lawsuit against Proctor and Gamble, claiming the company purposely misrepresented its "pure" shaving cream.
Class action alleges Kroger's coffee creamer does not contain real cream
EAST ST. LOUIS - An Illinois woman filed a class action lawsuit against Kroger, claiming the company's "coffee creamer" products don't contain any actual cream.
Elik recognized as Champion of Free Enterprise for support of economic opportunity
Illinois State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) recently earned recognition for her work to support economic opportunity and free enterprise in Illinois.
Meier recognized for promoting expansion of renewable energy in Illinois
Illinois State Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) was recently recognized for his support of cooperatives that promote the expansion of renewable energy across the state.
Suit alleges nursing home resident suffered from urinary tract infections, sepsis prior to death
BELLEVILLE – A wrongful death suit alleges a resident at the Four Fountains nursing and rehabilitation center received negligent care prior to her death.
Sparta farmers sue neighboring Gateway FS over alleged exposure to toxic chemicals
BELLEVILLE – A Sparta couple allege they and their farmland were exposed to toxic chemicals when Gateway FS allegedly improperly sprayed herbicide near their farm.
Manor Court of Maryville named in wrongful death suit alleging resident fell at least 15 times
EDWARDSVILLE – Manor Court of Maryville has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit alleging negligence contributed to the death of a resident.
Woman sues Chestnut Health Systems over alleged rape by schizophrenic resident
BELLEVILLE – A resident at a Chestnut Health Systems group home claims she was raped by a schizophrenic resident with a known history of violence against women.
Woman sues over slip, fall in the Roxana pool's shower room
EDWARDSVILLE – A visitor at the Roxana Community pool claims she slipped and fell in the pool's shower because the flooring did not have any anti-slip measures installed.
Norfolk Southern Railway worker sues over alleged exposure to toxic fumes on the job
BELLEVILLE – A railroad employee claims he was exposed to toxic chemicals on the job, causing him to develop cancer.
Suit alleges Belleville landlord harassed tenants for refusing sexual advances
BELLEVILLE - A Bellville couple has filed a lawsuit claiming their landlord began a campaign of harassment against them after her sexual advances were rebuffed.
Suit alleges East St. Louis man mistaken for intruder, fatally shot by cousin
BELLEVILLE – A lawsuit alleges an East St. Louis man was fatally shot by his cousin when he mistook the decedent for an intruder.
Swansea man alleges guest attacked him following argument with his wife
BELLEVILLE – A Swansea resident claims he was injured in a physical alteration at his own home after another man first began arguing with the plaintiff's wife.
Former Marissa school district employee alleges wrongful termination
BELLEVILLE – A former employee of the Marissa school district claims she was unjustly terminated after suffering injuries on the job and requesting medical leave.
Granite City landlords sued after fire allegedly injured visitors
EDWARDSVILLE – The landlords of a Granite City apartment building are being sued for allegedly providing insufficient fire safety measures.