Madison - St. Clair Record

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Motorist alleges Amica failed to cover auto crash damages

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 4, 2019

BELLEVILLE — An injured motorist is suing her insurance company, alleging it has failed to reimburse her for damages suffered in a crash

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Customer alleges injuries from slip, fall at Swansea McDonald's

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 3, 2019

BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing McDonald’s, alleging she was caused to slip and fall due to a dangerous condition at the defendant's restaurant in Swansea.

Madison County Law Library and Legal Self-Help Center to increase hours of availability

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 3, 2019

In response to an increase in the number of litigants and attorneys utilizing the Madison County Law Library and Legal Self-Help Center, the center's hours will expand to include the lunch hour.

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Woman sues Wendy's over trip, fall at Belleville restaurant

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 28, 2019

BELLEVILLE —A woman is suing a Belleville Wendy’s, alleging she was injured when she tripped and fell while walking in the parking lot.

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Woman sues McDonald's over slip, fall

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 19, 2019

BELLEVILLE — A customer is suing McDonald's, alleging she was injured when she fell at the defendant's restaurant in Freeburg.

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Client alleges insurer failed to provide proper compensation after car crash

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 18, 2019

BELLEVILLE — A client is suing an insurance provider, alleging he has not been compensated properly following a car crash.

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Insurance company alleges it is not required to defend Carbondale in man's suit over vehicle seizure

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 13, 2019

BENTON —An insurance company alleges it is not liable to provide coverage for the City of Carbondale in a man's lawsuit claiming his vehicle should not have been seized after he was ticketed for driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Insurer claims it is not liable to defend suit over alleged assault

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 12, 2019

BENTON —An insurance company claims it is not liable to defend Red Apple Lounge in a patron's lawsuit alleging he was assaulted.

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Welder allegedly pinned down by pipe while working on dam project

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 10, 2019

BENTON – A Thompsonville man claims he was injured due to the negligence of a boat operator when he was pinned down by a heavy pipe while working on a dam project in Olmsted.

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Patient alleges infection from non-sterile injection

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 10, 2019

BELLEVILLE —A patient claims she suffered an infection likely caused by a non-sterile injection.

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Woman sues over trip, fall at Cahokia Food Pantry

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 7, 2019

BELLEVILLE —A woman is suing the Knights of Cahokia after she allegedly tripped and fell while volunteering at the food pantry.

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Man alleges law firm violating debt collection practices during pending arbitration

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 7, 2019

BENTON —A man is suing a law firm for allegedly attempting to collect a previously settled debt during an arbitration proceeding.

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Bria Health Services sued following resident's death

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 6, 2019

BELLEVILLE —A man is suing a health services facility after a resident allegedly died after suffering from sepsis and decubitus ulcers.

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Fleet mechanic sues over fall down poorly lit staircase

By Carrie Bradon | May 31, 2019

BELLEVILLE — A fleet mechanic is suing a harbor tugboat operator, alleging he was injured when he fell due to a poorly lit staircase.

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Patient sues dentist over fracture from tooth extraction

By Carrie Bradon | May 31, 2019

BELLEVILLE — A patient is suing a Swansea dentist, alleging she suffered a mandibular fracture during a tooth extraction.

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Four Paws Veterinary Hospital co-owner accused of breaching contract

By Carrie Bradon | May 31, 2019

BELLEVILLE — An O'Fallon veterinarian and veterinary hospital are suing one of its co-owners for allegedly breaching a contract by applying for a zoning change.

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Suit alleges pedestrian died after being hit by metro bus

By Carrie Bradon | May 30, 2019

BELLEVILLE — The administrators of a man's estate are suing Bi-state Development after one of the defendant's bus drivers allegedly hit and killed a pedestrian.

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Woman sues over slip, fall at O'Fallon McDonald's

By Carrie Bradon | May 28, 2019

BELLEVILLE — A woman claims she was injured after she allegedly slipped and fell on wet floors at the O'Fallon McDonald's.

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Patient alleges health care professionals' negligence led to death of newborn child

By Carrie Bradon | May 27, 2019

BENTON — An Illinois woman is suing the United States, alleging a negligent team of health care professionals failed to inform her that she had herpes, resulting in the death of her newborn child.

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Roxana woman allegedly developed leukemia from contamination

By Carrie Bradon | May 24, 2019

EDWARDSVILLE — A former Roxana resident is suing Shell and BP, alleging she developed leukemia after toxic products leaked into her home.