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Woman claims cancer fighting drug damaged jaw
Carolyn Rutz is suing Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. in St. Clair County Circuit Court claiming a cancer fighting drug she used damaged her jaw.
Nursing home and Belleville doctor named in wrongful death suit
A Belleville nursing home and physician are being sued by the estate of a woman who suffered a massive heart attack and died two years ago.
Plaintiff files another suit against health care provider
Christopher Bruner, administrator of the estate of Betty Bruner, deceased, is suing Kenneth Hall Regional Hospital for negligence in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Pacemaker manufacturer sued in St. Clair County
An Illinois woman has filed a 40-count personal injury lawsuit against the makers and distributors of a defibrillator/pacemaker she claims was defective and required her to be hospitalized.
Vioxx suit includes 25 Illinois plaintiffs
Twenty five Illinois residents who suffered thrombotic cardiovascular events are suing Merck, the maker of Vioxx, in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Mascoutah man sues couple for dog bite
A Mascoutah man is suing a Belleville couple for disfiguring facial wounds he suffered while a guest in their home on Dec. 24, 2005.
Guardians seek damages from Swansea over pedestrian accident
The intersection of Routes 161 and 159 in Swansea The Village of Swansea is being sued by the guardians of a Hamel woman who suffered brain damage after being struck by a vehicle in the crosswalk at North Belt East (Route 161) and North Illinois Street (Route 159).
Retired orthopedic surgeon sued in St. Clair County
A Belleville doctor who retired last year because of escalating medical malpractice insurance is being sued by a former patient.
Bi-State sued by rape victim's mother
A woman whose daughter was abducted from the Washington Park Metro-Link station and raped is suing Bi-State Development Agency for negligence.
St. Clair County's judicial retention candidates answer questions
Judge Fiss Judges running for retention in the 20th Judicial Circuit, Jan Fiss and Milton Wharton, recently shared insight on issues ranging from judicial independence to on-the-job challlenges in the Illinois Civil Justice League's candidate questionnaire.
Student files sexual assault complaint against teacher
Michael R. Vonderohe (ISP Photo) A student at Metro-East Lutheran High School alleges a teacher had improper sexual conduct with her, according to a lawsuit filed Sept. 11 in Madison County Circuit Court.
Woman sues Metro for slipping on water at outdoor station
Debra Badgett is suing Bi-State/Metro for slipping on water at the Suothwestern Illinois College station on Dec. 14, 2005.
Bank seeks reimbursement for fraudulent check
A New York bank is suing a Millstadt man and the Associated Bank branch in Fairview Heights for cashing a fraudulent $131,212.40 check.
Homeowners claim insurer not paying for tornado damage
O'Fallon homeowners Kevin M. and Debbie J. Hazlett are suing Illinois Farmers Insurance Co. for refusing to pay a five-month-old tornado damage claim.
Peoria neurosurgeon named in St. Clair County suit
A Peoria neurosurgeon and his practice are subjects of a medical malpractice lawsuit filed Sept. 1 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Woman sues boyfriend for hitting her while driving
A St. Clair County woman is suing her boyfriend for punching her in the face while she was driving a car.
Man sues his attacker
Jeremy Smith claims he was beaten on his head, thrown onto a concrete floor and then blacked out in a lawsuit against his alleged assailant, Casey Baugh.
Stockyard death leads to lawsuit
Seven defendants are accused of negligence in the workplace death of Roman Gomez, Jr., who was crushed to death two years ago in an East St. Louis rail stockyard.
Cueto's name is certified for November ballot
Lloyd Cueto In eight weeks St. Clair County voters will decide whether to loosen a decades-old Democratic grip in the 20th Judicial Circuit.
Stewart-McGlynn square off in Chamber forum
Stephen McGlynn COLLINSVILLE-Candidates in the Fifth Appellate Court race offered contrasting views as wide as the geographical divide between the Saline County Democrat and the St. Clair County Republican in a forum Thursday morning.