Madison County Record News
Suit alleges patient died as a result of negligent care
EDWARDSVILLE - Alton Memorial Hospital and one of its physicians are being sued after a patient died due to alleged medical negligence.
Construction worker injured after striking unmarked gas line
EDWARDSVILLE - A man claims he was thrown from the machinery he was operating at a construction site after striking an unmarked gas line.
Shopper sues over trip, fall at Granite City Walmart
EDWARDSVILLE - A shopper claims she was injured when she tripped on a portion of a floor mat at the Granite City Walmart.
1st MidAmerica sued over its overdraft fee policy
EDWARDSVILLE - A proposed class action lawsuit against 1st MidAmerica Credit Union alleges the credit union makes "substantial" revenue through its overdraft fees.
Woman sues insurer after child was hit by car
EDWARDSVILLE - An insurer is being sued for denying an underinsured motorist claim after a child was struck by a vehicle while riding a hoverboard.
Urology of St. Louis claims healthcare systems breached contract
EDWARDSVILLE - Urology of St. Louis claims it has not received full payment for services after the service agreements were sold to new healthcare systems.
Woman alleges artificial fire log fell on her at Schnucks
A woman claims she was injured when an artificial fire log fell on her at the Granite City Schnucks.
Pedestrian alleges dog attacked her without provocation, resulting in injuries
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman is suing the owners of a dog she claims attacked her without provocation.
Shopper allegedly hit in Glen Carbon Walmart parking lot
EDWARDSVILLE - A shopper claims she suffered injuries when a motorist hit her in the Glen Carbon Walmart parking lot.
Passenger claims driver hit her while approaching his vehicle at the SIU-E campus
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman claims she was walking to a vehicle in an SIU-E parking lot when the driver hit her.
Former Realms of Gaming employee alleges disability discrimination
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman is suing her former employer for allegedly discriminating against her due to her disabilities.
Patient allegedly suffered third degree burns during MRI
EDWARDSVILLE - A patient claims he suffered third degree burns while undergoing an MRI because a cable was placed across his arm during the procedure.
Woman sues over fall while playing bingo
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman claims she was injured when she fell while playing Bingo.
Roller skater sues Skateway over fall
EDWARDSVILLE - A skater claims she was injured when she fell on an uneven surface at a skating rink in Granite City.
Woman's lawsuit vs Mexico zipline operators tossed
The lawsuit had claimed a child suffered head injuries after falling 65 feet while using a zipline in Mexico. The lawsuit was dismissed for non-activity after neither the plaintiff nor her attorney showed up in court in June for a hearing
Norkfolk Southern Railway sued over employee's alleged wrist injuries
EDWARDSVILLE - A Norfolk Southern Railway Company employee claims he suffered a wrist injury due to negligent working conditions.
Former Alton mayor sued over 2020 collision; Suit transferred to Madison County
EDWARDSVILLE - A motorist is suing the former Alton mayor for allegedly causing a 2020 collision.
Suit alleges Edwardsville nursing home patient's leg was amputated due to neglected infection
EDWARDSVILLE - A nursing home is being sued after one of its residents allegedly suffered an infection, resulting in amputation.
Insurer alleges policy holders lied about occupancy
EAST ST. LOUIS - Nationwide Insurance claims a woman provided false occupancy information on her application for homeowners insurance and then made a claim following a fire.
Forklift operator alleges wrongful termination over alleged medical disability
EDWARDSVILLE - A forklift operator for Saddle Creek Logistics claims he was not provided appropriate accommodations for a medical disability.