Lhalie Castillo News
Company sues general contractors following plant shutdown
BELLEVILLE — A company is suing general contractors for allegedly failing to provide a fully functioning automation system, causing plant shutdown.
Consumer accuses Pekin Insurance Co. of fraud over denial of hail damage claim
EDWARDSVILLE – A Caseyville man alleges his auto insurer denied his claim for hail damages and wrongfully accused him of making fraudulent statements.
Patient allegess doctor failed to perform proper tests for eye condition
EDWARDSVILLE – A patient alleges she has lost sight in her right eye because of a physician's and medical facilities' alleged failure to perform certain tests.
Student alleges instructor at Edwardsville Hot Yoga made unwanted physical contact
EDWARDSVILLE – A man alleges that he was subjected to unwanted sexual advances by a yoga instructor.
Man files wrongful death suit against intoxicated driver
BELLEVILLE – An Oklahoma man has filed a suit against a driver and two establishments after his mother was struck in Collinsville.
Patient alleges injuries during chemotherapy treatments
BELLEVILLE – A Granite City couple claims that the wife was injured during chemotherapy treatments because medication was not provided in the proper location.
Man files suit against New Memphis tavern, convenience store operators after crash
BELLEVILLE – Two New Memphis establishments are named in a suit by a driver who alleges he was injured when an intoxicated motorist caused a collision.
Mother, child allege injuries after collision in Belleville
BELLEVILLE – A mother and minor child are seeking more than $50,000 in damages after a collision in Belleville.
Man allege exposure to asbestos from Borg-Warner Morse TEC, others caused cancer
BELLEVILLE – A former employee at GE Lexington Lamp alleges exposure to asbestos through third parties caused him to develop lung cancer.
Woman sues over Wal-Mart parking lot collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman alleges she was injured in a Mattoon parking lot when her vehicle was struck by another.
Former Madison County resident accuses manufacturers of causing relative's benzene-related illness
EDWARDSVILLE — A former Madison County resident is suing product manufacturers, citing alleged negligence and wrongful death.
Couple seeks more than $50,000 in St. Clair County asbestos case
BELLEVILLE — A couple is suing a number of companies, citing alleged negligence.
Widow alleges Beazer, GE, others alleges companies didn't warn husband of asbestos risks
BELLEVILLE — A widow is suing several companies, alleging negligence involving the death of her husband.
Widow seeks $50,000 from Illinois defendant, others in asbestos case
BELLEVILLE — A widow is suing manufacturers, citing alleged negligence.
Individuals seek damages after father died from injuries sustained in Sauget crash
BELLEVILLE – Three adult children are seeking damages after a collision in Sauget fatally injured their father.
Center Ethanol alleges Afton Chemical explosion caused power outage, equipment damage
BELLEVILLE – A Sauget company and its insurer are seeking damages after an explosion at a neighboring facility allegedly caused $1 million in damages.
Class action alleges Pure Romance Pure Naked product not all natural as claimed
BELLEVILLE – A consumer claims that she was deceived by a personal care company's labeling that some of its products were 100 percent all-natural.
Man alleges fall from trailer caused injuries
BELLEVILLE – A man alleges he fell and fractured his elbow because the trailer he was descending did not have devices to aid him when dismounting.
Motorist alleges injuries after stop sign violation on state Route 157
BELLEVILLE – A driver alleges she was injured when another motorist violated a stop sign.
Motorist sues following Route 143 rear-end collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver following a rear-end collision on Route 143.