Lhalie Castillo News
State Farm accused of failing to pay underinsured motorist benefits
BELLEVILLE — An insurance policyholder is suing State Farm for allegedly failing to pay underinsured benefits.
Cahokia woman alleges doctors failed to evaluate symptoms, leaving cancer undiagnosed
BELLEVILLE — A Cahokia woman is suing health care providers for allegedly failing to evaluate the cause of rectal bleeding, which allowed her undiagnosed cancer to metastasize.
Patient claims da Vinci surgical device caused injury
BELLEVILLE — A patient claims the da Vinci robotic device caused numerous injuries during surgery for endometriosis.
Woman claims e-cigarette exploded in her pocket
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing a Waterloo-based e-cigarette retailer after her device allegedly exploded in her pocket.
Patient alleges Walgreens failed to dispense medication
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient claims he suffered a spinal epidural abscess and T6 paralysis when he was unable to take his medication, causing an infection to spread.
Woman sues Gordmans over trip, fall at Champaign store
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she tripped and fell on a metal rod at the Gordmans store in Champaign.
Motorist sues over Godfrey Road collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision on Godfrey Road.
Consumer alleges violations of FACTA in proposed class action against The Body Shop
BELLEVILLE – A customer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a retail store chain over allegations that it disregarded consumer protection statutes.
Deputy sheriff alleges termination for lack of support during election
EDWARDSVILLE — A deputy sheriff claims he was terminated in retaliation for not supporting the Macoupin County sheriff during election.
Driver seeks more than $50,000 after collision in Collinsville
EDWARDSVILLE – A Collinsville woman is seeking more than $50,000 after a rear-end collision in the city.
Three allege injuries in collision with Pizza Hut driver
EDWARDSVILLE – Two adults and a minor child allege they were injured after a Pizza Hut driver ran a stop sign and collided with their vehicle.
Woman claims she suffered back, shoulder injuries in Alton crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing a driver, claiming that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Motorist sues over Granite City crash
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman is seeking damages for alleged injuries she sustained in a Granite City collision.
Livingston woman accused of exercising undue influence over mother's accounts
EDWARDSVILLE — A deceased woman's child and grandchild are suing their relative for allegedly exercising influence over the decedent's accounts.
Motorist accused of causing extensive injuries in Union Street crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is suing another motorist, citing alleged negligence.
Woman claims she was injured, had medical expenses as a result of Troy Road crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is suing another motorist, citing alleged negligence.
Motorist seeks more than $50,000 in I-270 crash involving Nestle Transportation driver
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing a transport and distribution company and its employee, citing alleged negligence.
Long John Silvers sued over slip, fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing Long John Silvers after she allegedly slipped and fell on a puddle of liquid.
Motorist alleges driver failed to yield before turning on West Pontoon Road
EDWARDSVILLE – A driver alleges his injuries were caused by another driver's failure to yield.
Motorist seeks damages from Safeco Insurance, driver after Madison County collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County man alleges that he was injured in a collision in the county when his vehicle was struck by an uninsured motorist.