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Eye replacement due to unchlorinated pool water, suit says
40 Rugby Dr. A woman hired to supervise children at a Belleville swimming pool claims her left eye had to be replaced with a cadaverous eye after she sustained a fungal eye infection from un-chlorinated water.
Seroquel suit claims 'so much' is poured into marketing and away from research
John Driscoll A drug used to treat schizophrenia and acute manic episodes associated with bipolar I disorder, is in the crosshairs of St. Louis attorney John Driscoll of Brown & Crouppen.
State Farm sued in stolen car claim
A St. Clair County plaintiff is seeking in excess of $100,000 from State Farm Insurance alleging a theft claim involving his 2003 Dodge Stratus has gone unpaid.
Plaintiff Tillery sues for slip and fall on melted ice
Shop N' Save and Metro Ice are in hot water over melted ice that allegedly injured a Jerseyville shopper.
Tower climber's estate files wrongful death complaint
A wrongful death suit filed on behalf of Daniel Arnold of Alton, killed two years ago in a fall from a from a tower being erected in Butler County, Mo., claims a safety harness manufactured by Klein Tools, Inc. was defectively designed.
Keeley & Sons, driver named in wrongful death complaint
Joyell Lindley filed a wrongful death complaint against Keeley & Sons and its truck driver Larry J. Benesh over a fatal accident last year that claimed her father's life.
Mar Ka Nursing Home resident claims assault, battery and robbery
A resident of a Mascoutah nursing home claims she was assaulted, battered and robbed of her wedding ring, according to a lawsuit filed July 27 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Class action claims Expedia violates identify theft prevention statute
A class action lawsuit filed against Expedia, Inc. claims the online travel agency printed more than five digits of customers' credit card numbers in violation of a federal statute designed to prevent identity theft.
Man injured after garbage truck's hydraulics fail
St. Clair County resident Bruce Ward is seeking in excess of $1 million for injuries he sustained at Custom Steel Processing in Madison when a garbage truck's hydraulic lift malfunctioned.
Smithton sued over woman's trip on water meter
The village of Smithton is being sued for $50,000 by a resident who broke her leg after tripping on a city water meter.
Barge worker's family files suit after drowning
The family of a barge worker killed on the job is suing Beelman River Terminals for damages in excess of $50,000 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Insurer sues DirecTV and installer over fire loss
Illinois Farmers Insurance Co. is seeking $201,190.47 from DirecTV and its subcontractor Premier Communications for a residential fire loss last year at 8009 West Main St. in Belleville.
$54 million pants fund-raiser eases Chungs' legal pain
$54 million pants under guard WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The owners of a Washington, D.C. dry cleaning business got some relief at a legal defense fund-raiser Tuesday night as guests from around the country turned out to help their brethren.
Sports doc named in Madison County med mal case
A Madison County woman claims that a locally renowned sports medicine doctor and part owner of a professional hockey team performed medically unnecessary surgery on her right shoulder in January 2006.
Carr joins Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. as professional development and inclusion director
ST. LOUIS – J. Danielle Carr has joined the law firm of Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. as director of professional development and inclusion.
Venezia's estate sued by Andersons
The parents of a woman shot and killed two years ago by gambling kingpin Thomas Venezia filed a wrongful death suit in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Man claims police officer disregarded his feelings
The city of Centreville, its mayor and police chief are being sued by a man who claims he was jailed without warrant or probable cause.
St. Clair County sues ESL over illegal dumping
St. Clair County State's Attorney Robert Haida wants the city of East St. Louis to stop dumping garbage illegally.
YouTube clip tells Paxil class members how to get $100
A scene from "Paxil Payback" National consumer advocacy organization Public Citizen is targeting potential claimants in a $63 million Madison County Paxil class action settlement via YouTube -- a video sharing website where users upload, view, and share video clips.
Union Pacific permitted unsafe work practices, employee says
Union Pacific Railroad is being sued by an employee who claims his injuries are due to the railroad negligently permitting unsafe work practices to become routine work practices.