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Casino visitor files suit after being struck from above
A Casino Queen visitor who was struck from above filed a personal injury suit against the East St. Louis establishment.
Belleville, Inc. sued for wrongful termination
Deborah Whisenant filed suit against her former employer claiming she was fired in retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim.
Bridge inspector claims carpal tunnel syndrome
A bridge inspector with Illinois Central Railroad filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit in St. Clair County Circuit Court claiming he developed carpal tunnel syndrome in both upper extremities on-the-job.
SB1296 passes in House Committee
Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch (I-LAW) rolled a traveling billboard around the state capitol prior to Wednesday's committee hearing in protest of SB1296. The House Judiciary Committee has passed Senate Bill 1296, a proposal that in effect shifts the burden of compensation to the party with the most money rather than the most responsibility in tort cases.
House was full of undisclosed defects, suit says
A Belleville couple claims a home they purchased at 617 Abend St. last year is riddled with defects that were not properly disclosed at the time they closed on May 3, 2006.
Early dance termination leads to parking lot fracas, lawsuit
Club Casino Raneshia Hopkins is suing an East St. Louis nightclub for an injury she sustained four-and-a-half years ago after fights broke out at a teen dance.
DirecTV gave customers traditional DVD players instead of portable ones, class action claims
When Belleville attorney Christopher T. Kolker signed a two-year contract for DirecTV digital television service last summer, he expected that a free portable DVD player would arrive in the mail in six-to-eight weeks. Instead, he got a traditional, full-sized, stationary DVD player with no viewing screen.
'Money grab' bill up for debate May 16
A legislative proposal that shifts the burden of compensation to the party with the most money rather than the most responsibility in tort cases will be debated in a state House committee hearing on May 16.
ESL and cops sued for shooting, paralyzing fleeing suspect
A 28-year-old male who was shot in the back last year while attempting to elude capture claims two East St. Louis police officers used excessive, unjustifiable force.
Trucking firm sues customer over unpaid fuel surcharge
A Metro-East trucking company is suing a customer for not paying for its increased fuel costs.
Woman blames Wal-Mart for television falling on her foot
A St. Clair County woman who sustained leg, ankle and foot injuries claims Wal-Mart failed to instruct its employees in proper and safe methods of handling merchandise.
O'Fallon sued for dangerous sidewalk
The city of O'Fallon is being sued by a woman who claims injuries after suddenly stepping off a sidewalk.
IHOP manager sues for improperly installed grill
A Belleville IHOP manager claims he sustained permanent injuries to his hands, wrists and arms due to a severe electrical shock when using the restaurant's grill on Sept. 12, 2005.
Suit seeks recission of mother's will
Thomas Kostelac has filed a civil lawsuit seeking to rescind his deceased mother's last will and testament.
Apartment owners and manager sued for woman's broken elbow
Lisa Cistrunk of Belleville is suing the owners and manager of an apartment building where she was allegedly injured by an unsecured mat on a walkway.
ESL sued by property owner for wrongful demolition
Another East St. Louis property owner has filed suit against the city for allegedly demolishing a building without permission and keeping the proceeds.
Class action filed against Country Mutual Insurance
Kathleen Roche, a Belleville chiropractor, has filed a class action lawsuit against Country Mutual Insurance Co. claiming it used a "silent PPO" scheme to deny Illinois healthcare providers millions of dollars in payouts.
Belleville foot doctor sued
A Belleville podiatrist is being sued by a patient who claims he negligently performed foot surgery.
Barge worker claims injuries aboard Miss Shirley, Teresa Ann
Jeff Jensen, a utility man and crew member of the Miss Shirley has filed a Jones Act suit against Columbia Marine Services in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Beelman worker files retaliatory discharge suit
Richard D. Clark filed a retaliatory discharge lawsuit against his former employer Beelman Truck Co. in St. Clair County Circuit Court April 23.