John Breslin News
Fifth District allows man charged with forgery to withdraw plea related to double Washington Park murder
MT. VERNON - The Fifth District Appellate Court held that a St. Clair County man may withdraw his guilty plea after he was charged with forging a false statement admitting to a double murder alongside the son of a former Alorton mayor. The man is also serving time for the attempted murder of a Cahokia teen and stealing a delivery truck.
Motorist alleges City of Herrin policy results in DUI arrests without probable cause
BENTON - A motorist is suing the City of Herrin in federal court after he was allegedly arrested for drunk driving without probable cause.
Aetna Insurance sued for allegedly denying long-term benefits
BENTON - An insurance company is being sued for allegedly denying long-term benefits to a former employee of Machhoffs Family Foods who claims she was suffering from lung disease symptoms.
Fifth District affirms Ruth, says health insurer is responsible for $1 million in medical expenses for uninsured motorist
MT. VERNON - The Fifth District Appellate Court has largely ruled against a health insurance company that attempted to deny payment of just over $1 million in medical expenses for a 16-year-old beneficiary injured in a car crash.
East Alton homeowner sues remodeling company after falling down stairs
EDWARDSVILLE - A homeowner is claiming she was injured after a contractor allegedly improperly constructed exterior steps at her residence in East Alton.
Woman alleges injuries from slip, fall at East Alton McDonald's
EDWARDSVILLE - The owner of a McDonald's franchise faces a lawsuit over an alleged slip and fall inside the premises.
Busey Bank accused of misleading overdraft fee practices
EDWARDSVILLE - Busy Bank is being sued for allegedly participating in deceptive overdraft fee practices.
Man sues cosmetic surgery center over trip, fall in entryway
EDWARDSVILLE - A cosmetic surgery center is being sued over claims its entryway was uneven and dangerous.
Nature groups allege Army Corps of Engineers project on Mississippi River violates environmental laws
BENTON - Several nature groups are suing the US Army Corps of Engineers in a bid to stop work on widening and deepening a navigation channel on 195 miles of the Mississippi River until the Corps complies with environmental laws.
California rail yard worker accuses East St. Louis company of negligence after suffering 'catastrophic' injuries
BENTON - A California man claims he suffered "catastrophic injuries" while unloading vehicles from a railcar that was allegedly repaired by a company in East St. Louis.
Employees of car maintenance company sue over alleged racial discrimination, retaliation
BENTON - Two employees of an automobile maintenance company are suing over claims they were discriminated and retaliated against because of their race.
Couple sues claiming herbicide drift caused sickness, damage to crops
EDWARDSVILLE - A couple has filed suit claiming a herbicide drifted on to their farm, sickening one of them and partially destroying their crops.
Patient alleges catheter was misplaced
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against a health center and a physician alleging a catheter was inserted in the wrong place.
Dram Shop suit alleges intoxicated driver caused crash while using cell phone
EDWARDSVILLE - A mother is suing on behalf of her son after he was allegedly injured when an intoxicated motorist allegedly caused a crash while talking on a cell phone.
Wood River resident alleges injuries from trip, fall while putting out trash
EDWARDSVILLE - A resident of Wood River claims the city is to blame for injuries caused after she tripped while taking out the trash.
E-cigarette user claims battery exploded in pocket causing burns to buttock, leg, thigh
EDWARDSVILLE - A battery in an e-cigarette product exploded, causing burns to the buttocks, thigh and leg of a man, according to a lawsuit filed against a retailer and manufacturer.
Cyclist alleges Jimmy John's 'freaky fast' delivery promise contributed to collision
EDWARDSVILLE - A cyclist claims a Jimmy John's driver caused a collision because of the requirement that employees deliver "freaky fast" to customers.
OSF Healthcare alleges non-payment for services to hospital employees
EDWARDSVILLLE - A health care group is suing a hospital over claims it failed to pay for medical services and materials provided to employees.
Customer sues Argosy Casino over trip, fall
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman is suing an Alton casino after she allegedly tripped and fell.
Lockheed Martin employee alleges insurance claim was wrongfully denied
BENTON - A Lockheed Martin employee claims she was unjustly denied death benefits allowed under an insurance plan to certain workers.