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Truck driver alleges firing based on work comp claim
A woman claims she was fired from her former job after she filed for workers’ compensation benefits.Sandra Terry filed a lawsuit Sept. 17 in Madison County Circuit Court against TMCI, Peoplease Corporation and Thomas J. Manville.In her complaint, Terry alleges she was working as a truck driver for TMCI on Aug. 9, 2008, when she suffered an injury.Because she was injured while working, Terry filed for
Wholesale contractor sues gutter company claiming breach of contract
A contractor has filed suit against the company that it claims owes it nearly $50,000 for materials.
Former hospice worker claims she was fired for reporting false charting
A woman has filed suit against her former employer that she claims fired her for reporting the inaccurate records her bosses demanded of her.
Route 158 accident blamed on driver who failed to keep proper lookout
AdamsA woman claims she sustained disabling injuries after a driver rear-ended her.Linda S. and Dale A. Hoepfinger filed a lawsuit Sept. 10 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Austin C. Brouk.In their complaint, the Hoepfingers allege Linda S. Hoepfinger drove her 2003 Nissan Altima east on State Illinois Highway Route 158 on Nov. 30, 2011, at about 3:21 p.m. when Brouk, who drove his 2000 Ford
AAA sued for allegedly refusing to settle insured's collision claim
A woman claims an insurance company refuses to settle her claim for injuries she received during a collision.
Passenger in I-70 rear end accident sues driver
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims struck the back of the vehicle in which she was riding.
Suit filed against Associated Bank over allegedly improper withdrawal
The administrator of a deceased man’s estate alleges a bank allowed an unauthorized woman to withdraw more than $60,000 from the man’s account.Eddie Bass filed a lawsuit Sept. 19 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Associated Bank and Ethel Randolph.In his complaint, Bass alleges the recently deceased Eli Burrell Jr. died on Sept. 23, 2010, after buying a cashier’s check for $61,066.65, which
Brooklyn accident is subject of St. Clair County suit
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims struck the vehicle in which she and her minor daughter were riding.
East Alton Wood River High School sued over student's 'Town Ball' accident
MorminoA minor boy lost his teeth after he collided head-on with his peer while playing a game at school, his mother claims in recently filed court documents.Amanda Lane filed a lawsuit Sept. 18 in Madison County Circuit Court against East Alton Wood River Community High School District No. 14.In her complaint, Lane alleges her ninth-grade son, Hunter O’Brien, was participating in a gym class at East
Insured sues USAA alleging underpayment of collision claim
A man has filed suit against the insurance company that he claims refuses to pay him 100 percent of the property damages he incurred in a collision.Daniel Simmons claims he sought $3,561.64 from defendant United Services Automobile Association after his vehicle was involved in an accident with one of its insured drivers. The insurance company initially agreed to pay the amount, but later offered to
State Farm seeks to recover payout of uninsured motorist benefits
An insurance company has filed suit against the driver who it claims struck one of its clients while he was standing on the side of the road.
Bar patron sues Friday's South claiming injuries
A man says he became disabled after a patron at a bar became intoxicated.
Rear-end accident on Highway 15 leads to suit
A woman claims she suffered neck, shoulder and back injuries after a driver rear-ended her vehicle.
Woman seeks $300K in Shiloh accident suit
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims veered into her path, causing a collision.