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Suit alleges toddler died in crash during high-speed pursuit
BELLEVILLE – A family has filed a lawsuit against St. Clair County officers, claiming a high-speed pursuit led to a collision that killed their toddler.
Woman sues medical transport company after falling while exiting bus
BELLEVILLE – A passenger is suing Alternative Transportation Systems, claiming she fell and hit her head because a driver failed to help her off the bus.
Woman sues Shiloh's Memorial Hospital, alleging injuries from hysterectomy
BELLEVILLE – A patient of Memorial Hospital in Shiloh has filed a lawsuit against the hospital and its employees, alleging they negligently performed her hysterectomy procedure.
Woman alleges injuries by malfunctioning automatic door at Fairview Heights Rec Complex
BELLEVILLE – A woman is suing the City of Fairview Heights, claiming that she was injured at the Recreation Complex due to a malfunctioning automatic door.
Patient sues after post-op infection led to amputation
BELLEVILLE – A patient has filed a lawsuit against his doctor and HSHS Medical Group, claiming he suffered an infection following surgery that led to amputation.
Lawsuit alleges Alton company terminated employee for filing worker's compensation claim
EDWARDSVILLE – A former employee of Hatch & Kirk in Alton claims he was fired in retaliation for seeking worker's compensation benefits after suffering injuries on the job.
Fairview Heights resident sued over dog attack that resulted in child's rabies treatment
BELLEVILLE – A negligence lawsuit alleges a Fairview Heights woman's dog bit a child and she refused to cooperate with authorities, forcing the child to undergo rabies treatments.
Suit alleges attack at Doit's Village Inn resulted in patron's brain injury, suicide
EDWARDSVILLE – A mother filed a Dram Shop suit against Doit's Village Inn after her son suffered a brain injury in a bar fight, which allegedly contributed to his eventual suicide.
Motorist sues following rear end collision near construction zone
BELLEVILLE – A driver filed a negligence lawsuit against Keeley & Sons following a rear end collision near a construction site, claiming that the company did not have proper warnings in place.
Former Sparta Community Hospital employee alleges retaliatory discharge over OSHA complaint
BELLEVILLE – A former employee has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Sparta Community Hospital, claiming she was fired for reporting violations to OSHA.
Woman sues Tiger Services over $12,000 in alleged fraudulent home repairs
BELLEVILLE – A woman is suing Tiger Services for allegedly convincing her then-boyfriend into signing her up for more than $12,000 in unnecessary home repairs without her approval.
Wieland employee sues after tripping over straps left on the floor
EDWARDSVILLE – A Wieland employee has filed a negligence lawsuit claiming he was injured after tripping over straps at the East Alton facility.
Master Medical Care, First Care Express Care sued by former employee for alleged breach of contract
EDWARDSVILLE – A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Master Medical Care, LLC and First Care Express Care, LLC claiming $200,000 in unpaid wages.
Breach of contract suit alleges insurer refuses to cover claim following fatal crash
BELLEVILLE – A woman's estate has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against her employer's insurance company for damages after she was killed in a car crash.
Edwardsville property owners file breach of contract suit against State Farm
EDWARDSVILLE – Owners of an Edwardsville property have filed a breach of contract lawsuit against State Farm, alleging the insurer refuses to honor an insurance claim.
St. Elizabeth's Hospital named in wrongful death lawsuit
BELLEVILLE – The family of a patient at St. Elizabeth's Hospital's claims he was misdiagnosed and received negligent care prior to his death.
Former Nu Way Concrete Forms employee alleges retaliation for seeking worker's compensation benefits
EDWARDSVILLE – A former employee of Nu Way Concrete Forms in Troy claims that he was fired for seeking worker's compensation benefits after being injured in the job.
Lawsuit alleges Longacre Ponds Apartments failed to address mold complaints
BELLEVILLE – A family has filed a negligence lawsuit against the Longacre Ponds Apartments, claiming that they were exposed to toxic mold for almost a year.
Bank claims Village of Caseyville owes nearly $600,000 in bonds for redevelopment project
BELLEVILLE – Wells Fargo Bank claims the Village of Caseyville owes almost $600,000 to investors that bought bonds to fund a 1998 redevelopment project.
City of Highland files breach of contract lawsuit over Carbay Crest development
EDWARDSVILLE – The City of Highland is suing property developers for allegedly mishandling the new Carbay Crest development, which was annexed into the city in 2018.