John Breslin News
Auto repair shop sues insurance company, claims they failed to pay out proper settlement
EDWARDSVILLE - Gentry Auto Repair has filed suit against Pekin Insurance Company over claims the latter in bad faith refused to offer a reasonable settlement following a theft.
Bar customer claims she was injured, sues bar for allowing drunkenness
EDWARDSVILLE - A customer at a bar is claiming she was injured by another who was allowed to become intoxicated by staff.
Motorist seeks more than 1 cent in suit against Glen Carbon police; wants ruling officers acted unconstitutionally
A motorist originally pulled over for a turn signal violation has filed suit against three Glen Carbon police officers.
Country Financial faces lawsuit over unpaid claims
A motorist claims his insurance company is failing to pay out following a collision with the driver of an uninsured vehicle.
Wood River mayor says city is not proposing to demolish landmark building, yet
A reference to removing Wood River's landmark Roundhouse in an application for a new recreation center does not mean the city wants it demolished, its mayor said.
Potentially dangerous chemicals found at Belleville base, Air Force confirms
Scott Air Force Base is one of more than 400 Armed Forces facilities where chemicals used in fire-fighting foam may have leaked into groundwater and area drinking supplies.
Mother sues after son allegedly suffers fractured leg on park equipment
EDWARDSVILLE – The mother of a four-year-old is suing a city over alleged injuries caused at a park and splash pad.
Parents claim six-year-old daughter sexually assaulted by classmate
EDWARDSVILLE – The parents of a six-year-old girl are suing a school district over claims that her daughter was sexually assaulted by a fellow member of the kindergarten class.
Resident claims direct link between brain cancer and alleged leaking of toxic chemicals
EDWARDSVILLE – A man living close to various refineries claims his brain cancer is linked to the leaking of products containing a highly toxic chemical.
Woman files civil suit against man she claims assaulted her, criminal charges filed
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman who claims she was repeatedly struck then thrown from a car is suing the man she is alleging carried out the attack.
Homeowner claims insurance company's actions led to loss in personal injury action
EDWARDSVILLE – A homeowner claims her insurance company wrongly entered into an agreement with a third party that severely limited any ability to sue for personal injury.
Daycare center alleges shoddy work will cost more than $300,000 to redo
EDWARDSVILLE – The owners of a daycare center are claiming shoddy work was carried on by multiple contractors on an addition and parking lot at the premises.
Couple sues State Farm after hail damage cost rose from $1,470 to $140,672 after repeated inspections
EDWARDSVILLE – The cost of hail damage to a house was first assessed by an insurance company to be $1,470, but after repeated further inspections, investigators from the insurance company assessed the total cost at $140,672, prompting a lawsuit.
Shopper sues over slip, fall at Fairview Heights mall
BELLEVILLE – A shopping mall and its owners is facing a lawsuit over claims that a customer slipped and fell on a foreign substance during a visit.
St. Clair County ruled proper forum for personal injury action; In dissent, Barberis says plaintiff is forum shopping
A personal injury action can proceed in St. Clair County after an appeals court ruled against the defendants argument stating it would be better heard in another forum as none of the parties had any real connection to the plaintiff's chosen one.
Appeals court affirms injunction against Sunset Overlook, brands one argument 'absurd'
A restaurant has failed in its bid to overturn a decision permanently barring the serving of food and drink outside its premises, and providing entertainment on its patio or inside without a special permit.
Fifth District dismisses attempt to overturn decision in favor of plumbing firm
MOUNT VERNON – A woman who disputed a judgment against her in a dispute with a plumbing company did not deliver any evidence that a circuit court erred in finding against her, an appeals court has ruled.
Walmart faces lawsuit after man allegedly slips and falls while working
EDWARDSVILLE – A contractor who slipped and fell while working at a Walmart store has filed suit against the retail company.
Granite City, MESD sued over flooding, sewage backup
EDWARDSVILLE – A couple has filed suit over claims of negligence following flooding in Granite City last summer.
Man sues over strip club shooting, claims metal detectors not in use
BELLEVILLE – A man shot inside a Brooklyn strip club is suing the owners for allegedly failing to keep the premises safe for patrons.