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Intrusion upon seclusion claim dismissed in alleged sexual harassment case
Federal Judge J. Phil Gilbert granted partial dismissal in a case alleging sexual harassment against J&S Professional Pharmacy and its owner.
Applications for associate judge in Third Circuit due Jan. 7
Attorneys residing in the Third Judicial Circuit have until Jan. 7 to file an application to become the circuit’s new associate judge.
Patient sues Heart Care Group, alleging negligence in treatment
A Wood River patient is suing a Madison County medical provider and one of its physicians, alleging failure to properly diagnose and treat his heart condition.
Madison County motorist sues another driver, alleging negligence in car crash
A Madison County motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence in a car collision.
Passenger alleges driver's negligence caused roll-over accident in Lebanon
A Madison County resident is suing a motorist, alleging negiligence for injuries she sustained in a car accident while riding as a passenger.
Disabled woman alleges retaliatory discharge
An Illinois woman has cited her former employer and immediate supervisor for engaging in unlawful employment practices.
St. Clair County mother sues son's classmate over finger injury
A St. Clair County mother is suing her son's classmate, the classmate's mother, the school district and the district's insurance company over injuries the son sustained during school hours.
Motorist sues another driver, alleging negligence in rear-end collision
A Madison woman is suing another driver over injuries she alleges she and her son sustained in car collision.
Mother sues nursing care facility over daughter's death
A mother is suing a long-term nursing care facility, its management company and two licensed practical nurses, alleging neglectful care led to the death of her daughter.
Customer sues Moran Foods over slip and fall accident
A customer is suing a retail grocery chain, alleging injuries sustained in a fall at one of the chain's stores.
Woman alleges wrongful termination
An Illinois woman is suing her former employer for allegedly engaging in unlawful employment practices.
Illinois woman sues O'Fallon car dealer for allegedly lying about repairs
An Illinois woman is suing an O'Fallon car dealer, alleging it was involved in a pattern of deceptive and unfair misconduct concerning the repair of her car.
Belleville woman sued by student loan lenders for alleged default
A finance corporation that provides funds for student loans is suing a Belleville woman for more than triple the amount she initially owed after she allegedly failed to pay back loans.
Metro passenger claims his eye popped out of his head when train doors closed on him
A St. Clair County man is suing a St. Louis based train operating company, claiming he was injured when he was getting off one of their trains. Alvin Golliday filed a lawsuit May 28 in the St. Clair County Circuit Court against Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District, citing negligence. According to the suit, on around Sept. 14 of last year, Golliday was riding on the train when he was told to get off because the train was being taken out of service.
Father sues driver for car collision that led to son's death
A father is suing a driver for allegedly causing a car accident that ultimately led to his son's death. William Kroll, father of Thomas Kroll and the administrator of his estate, filed a lawsuit June 8 in Madison County Circuit Court against Claude Burney, citing vehicular negligence. According to the suit, during the late afternoon of June 27, 2013, Thomas Kroll was driving a Saturn Ion northbound on Grangehall in the City of Ruyle when Burney driving a 1997 Chevy S10 in a westerly direction
Student loan lender alleges woman hasn't made payments in two years
A student loan lender claims that a St. Clair County woman hasn't made payments on her student loan debt in over two years. Acapita Education Finance Corp., formerly known as Global Educational Finance Corp., as assignee of Richland State Bank, filed a lawsuit May 29 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Jamie Lynn Aaron, alleging loan default. The suit states that although demand for payment on a promissory note has been made, Aaron hasn't made a payment since May 22, 2013.
Driver alleges negligence in three-car collision
A motorist injured in a three-car accident is suing the other two drivers involved.
Belleville woman claims she was injured after being thrown from golf cart
A Belleville resident is suing a fellow resident, golf course and municipal corporation for the injuries she endured as the result of being thrown from a golf cart. Laura Parrish filed a lawsuit June 12 in Madison County Circuit Court against Nick Espolt, Spencer T.
Belleville woman claims she was injured after being thrown from golf court
A Belleville resident is suing a fellow resident, golf course and municipal corporation for the injuries she endured as the result of being thrown from a golf cart. Laura Parrish filed a lawsuit June 12 in Madison County Circuit Court against Nick Espolt, Spencer T.
Trustee for living trust alleges breach of contract, fiduciary duty
A trustee for a Madison County woman's living trust is suing a financial services firm, alleging failure to return previously deposited funds.