Madison County Record News
Woman sues insurer for denying claim after motorhome was vandalized
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman claims her insurer wrongfully denied coverage after her motorhome was vandalized.
Suit alleges railroad worker died due to exposure to toxins
The estate of a deceased railroad employee alleges he developed cancer due to exposure to toxins
Truck driver alleges wrongful termination following wrist injury
A man claims he was terminated from his employment after seeking workers compensation benefits following a wrist injury.
Transgender Burger King employee sues over alleged discrimination
A transgender Burger King employee claims she experienced a hostile work environment and discrimination based on her sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Collinsville homeowners allege bathroom remodel caused house to flood
Collinsville homeowners claim their property suffered water damage when one of the plumbing fittings "catastrophically separated" from the pipe during a bathroom remodel and caused their home to flood.
Firefighter sues over PFAS exposure
A firefighter is suing several companies, alleging he developed cancer due to exposure to toxic chemicals.
Bank sued over beneficiary check written for man presumed dead
A bank is being sued for allegedly writing a beneficiary check to a man who has been missing and is presumed dead.
Madison County homeowners sue over botched home repairs
Madison County homeowners claim construction companies failed to adequately repair their home following substantial fire damage in May 2019.
Health care system sued following private network hack
A proposed class action was filed against a health care system for allegedly failing to adequately protect patients' private information.
Former Wood River resident alleges PFAS exposure in drinking water
A man who was raised in Wood River claims he developed cancer due to exposure to toxins.
Class action alleges damages following credit union data breach
A proposed class action was filed against a credit union after it allegedly failed to notify customers about a data breach.
Insurer sues tree service over alleged breach of contract
An insurance company claims a tree service company failed to pay premiums in breach of their contract.
Longhorn Steakhouse denies liability in woman's suit alleging injuries from fall
The operators of Longhorn Steakhouse deny liability in a woman's suit alleging she was knocked to the ground when she was struck by an exit door.
Suit alleges Lewis and Clark Community College failed to maintain fire training tower
Lewis and Clark Community College is being sued for allegedly failing to properly maintain a fire training tower, allegedly returning it in a damaged condition.
Suit alleges U.S. Steel violates GIPA
A proposed class action alleges U.S. Steel is violating the Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) by requesting family medical history from its employees during the hiring process.
Shopper sues over slip, fall at Granite City Walmart
A woman alleges she slipped on a foreign substance while shopping at a Wal-Mart store, leading to serious injuries.
Woman sues owners of Belleville property over slip-and-fall incident
BELLEVILLE – A woman has filed a lawsuit against the owners of a Belleville property, claiming that she was seriously injured when she slipped and fell on the icy sidewalk.
Patient's wrongful death suit transferred to Madison County
EDWARDSVILLE – A wrongful death case filed in the St. Clair County Circuit Court was transferred to the Madison County Circuit Court because the incident allegedly occurred in Madison County and involved Madison County residents.
Woman alleges sons used her equipment to profit on their own farms
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman is suing her ex-husband and their children, claiming they attempted to force her to surrender her share of their dairy and grain farm and engaged in theft of equipment and materials from her operation.
Employee sues Jimmy John's over alleged harassment, discrimination
BELLEVILLE – A Jimmy John's employee filed a lawsuit against his employer, claiming he was subject to verbal and physical harassment by his co-workers due to his sexual orientation and disability.