Lhalie Castillo News
Customer sues Goodwill over alleged injuries at Fairview Heights store
BELLEVILLE — A customer claims he was injured when a table top was dropped on his foot at the Fairview heights Goodwill.
Patient claims nerve damage after blood draw procedure
BENTON — A patient is suing the U.S. government for $5 million, claiming an injury after having blood drawn at the Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation, a federal government agency.
Employee benefit fund sues construction company for unpaid contributions
BENTON — Employee benefit fund trustees is suing C. Howell Construction Inc., an employer, citing alleged breach of collective bargaining agreements.
Mortgage holders accused of failing to make payments
BENTON — The federal government is suing a woman and the Illinois Housing Development Authority for allegedly failing to pay monthly installments.
Farm product distributors accused of trademark infringement
BENTON — A national fraternal organization is suing distributors of farm products, alleging trademark infringement.
Motorist sues Vaughan's Fetch over collision
EAST ST. LOUIS — A motorist claims he was injured in a collision with a Vaughan's Fetch employee.
Deckhand alleges injuries from snapped cable
EAST ST. LOUIS — A seaman is suing barge owner Watco Cos., after allegedly suffering injuries while working as a deckhand.
Crate maker sues former employer alleging wrongful termination
EDWARDSVILLE — A Troy-based manufacturer is being sued from a former employee alleging wrongful termination.
Collinsville resident accuses insurance business owner of fraud
EDWARDSVILLE — A Collinsville man wants a refund after the seller of an insurance company allegedly failed to transfer the business telephone number.
Photographer accuses media holding company of copyright infringement
BENTON — A photographer is suing a media holding company for allegedly displaying a copyrighted photo from a crime scene.
Train engineer accuses Union Pacific of unsafe work environment
BENTON — A locomotive engineer is suing Union Pacific, alleging an unsafe work environment.
Springfield couple accuses driver of negligence
A Springfield couple accuses a motorist of negligently driving his vehicle and causing an accident.
Suit alleges man died from lung cancer caused by asbestos
The son of a contractor accuses several manufacturers of exposing his father to asebestos.
Driver sues over Nameoki Township crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision in Nameoki Township.
Motorist alleges injuries from collision with tractor trailer
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims a man driving a tractor trailer for Domino's Pizza caused a collision.
Suit alleges lung cancer caused by asbestos
A couple accuse several manufacturers of exposing them to asbestos.
Motorist faces wrongful death lawsuit following New Poag Road incident
EDWARDSVILLE — Estate administrators are suing motorist David Sterling II after his vehicle allegedly hit another car, causing fatal injuries.
Pedestrian sues driver for negligence over crosswalk injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — Sandra Griffin filed a complaint on Nov. 8, in the Madison County Circuit Court, against motorist Alice Ketchun after the defendant allegedly struck Griffin with her vehicle.
Employers sued for asbestos exposure after worker develops lung cancer
BELLEVILLE — A couple is suing BMW Constructors Inc., Crown, Cork & Seal USA Inc. and Zurn Industries, et al, for the husband's alleged exposure to products containing asbestos.
Insurance company sues driver over I-270 collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A liability insurer is suing a motorist for allegedly causing a crash on I-270.