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Big Daddy's sued by bounced patron
Big Daddy's Big Daddy's Disco Diner in Belleville is being sued by a patron who claims security personnel used excessive force in violently removing him from the premises on April 8.
Astellas Pharma sued in St. Clair County by Protopic users
The manufacturer of a skin disease ointment is being sued in St. Clair County Circuit Court by plaintiffs who claim that use of Protopic caused cancer.
National class action filed against Fairview Heights merchant over credit card receipts
Marion attorney John R. Patchett has filed a second federal class action lawsuit alleging his client and others were wronged when a merchant printed the last four digits and expiration dates of credit cards on receipts.
Mack Trucks named in St. Clair County breach suit
Beelman Truck Co. and Transportation, Inc. have filed a breach of contract suit against Mack Trucks, Inc. in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Report: U.S. Attorney's Office taking profit out of crime
Peel Feds collected more than $10 million from convicted felons and other civil defendants in the Southern District of Illinois during fiscal year 2007, according to U.S. Attorney Randy G. Massey.
Civil engineering firm sued by developer
Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen is being sued by a client who alleges the civil engineering firm failed to perform appropriate hydraulic calculations and failed to properly assess flood plains on land parcels in the Orchards neighborhood in Belleville.
Caseyville bar blamed for customer attacking fellow customer
A patron of a Caseyville bar claims her property was damaged and she suffered a disabling injury to her left shoulder when a fellow patron of the Olde Bridge Inn attacked and battered her.
Tarsal tunnel syndrome claimed in FELA suit
A locomotive engineer for Illinois Central Railroad claims he suffers from bilateral lower extremity tarsal tunnel syndrome due to cumulative trauma and excessive whole body vibration, according to a suit filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Q-Med sues roofer for $470k after wind storm
A whole new roof that didn't hold up may cost Bade Roofing, Inc. of St. Louis more than $470,000.
Gold's Gym, Tan Co. named in personal injury suit
St. Louis Tan Co. and Gold's Gym are being sued by a woman whose daughter was injured two years ago in a children's playroom at the O'Fallon location.
Wal-Mart construction accident results in personal injury claim
An iron worker who fell approximately 25 feet from a roof deck at the Belleville Wal-Mart Supercenter under construction has filed suit against the project's manager Brinkmann Constructors and subcontractor Bel-O Sales and Services.
Daughter of accident victim sues Okawville and tavern
Lisa Boerm filed a dram shop suit against a golf course owned by the village of Okawville and the owner of the Blue Room tavern in New Minden claiming their alleged negligence caused her mother to perish in a deadly wreck last year on Route 177 near Mascoutah.
Survivors of deadly wreck on Route 177 file suit
A 10-count, $500,000 lawsuit was filed against the estate of Myron Schanuel, who last year caused a crash that killed him and five members of the same family on Route 177 in Mascoutah.
Alorton and cop sued over tasering incident
The city of Alorton and its police officer Bryant Falconer are being sued by a woman claiming battery and false imprisonment.
Carman sues Union Pacific for shoulder injury
Rudy Teason of Cahokia filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) suit against his employer Union Pacific Railroad over injuries he sustained more than two years ago.
I-LAW gets city leaders to help fight frivolous lawsuits
Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch (I-LAW), a grassroots legal watchdog group, is meeting with local leaders across the state to spread the word about the need to stop lawsuit abuse.
Suit claims Bi-State failed to employ guards to keep pedestrians off ROW
Rosaline R. Stovall filed a wrongful death suit against Bi-State Development Agency and Metrolink driver Aretha D. Thomas claiming they are negligent in her son's death.
Prosecutor and lobbyist: lawyers delivering justice for animals
Ledy Van Kavage with two of her rescued (from dog fighting) pit bulls, Darrow (left) and Che. Pit bulls are "great dogs" that have gotten a "bum rap" because of negative attention, she says. One writes the law and the other enforces it.
Cable trip lands Charter in court
A Belleville woman claims she was made sick, sore and lame after tripping over an unburied cable line at her home more than two years ago. She is suing Charter Communications for damages in excess of $100,000.
Wexstten kicks off campaign with district media tour
Wexstten kicks off campaign in front of St. Clair County Courthouse. Surrounded by county officials and Democratic party leaders, Fifth Appellate Court Judge James Wexstten touted his experience and qualifications during the first stop of a media tour at the St. Clair County Courthouse Monday morning.