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Motorist sued for allegedly causing crash while intoxicated
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is being sued for allegedly driving while intoxicated and causing a crash.
Wrongful death suit alleges delayed diagnosis of patient's cancer
BELLEVILLE — A wrongful death suit alleges a patient with esophageal cancer did not receive a repeat endoscopy to timely diagnose his condition.
Wrongful death suit alleges nursing home patient suffered from malnutrition, dehydration
BELLEVILLE — The family of a nursing home patient claims she died as a result of negligent care, causing severe malnutrition and dehydration.
Red Bud hospital sued after toddler died following alleged misdiagnosis
BELLEVILLE — Red Bud Regional Hospital is being sued by the family of a toddler who died after he was misdiagnosed and discharged from the hospital.
Wood River man alleges cancer due to PFAS exposure in drinking water
EDWARDSVILLE — A man who was born and raised in Wood River claims he suffered injuries from exposure to PFAS.
Suit alleges dentist applied crown to wrong tooth
EDWARDSVILLE — A dental patient claims a dentist applied a crown to the wrong front tooth.
Shopper alleges sign fell on her at Granite City Walmart
EDWARDSVILLE — A shopper claims she was injured when a sign fell at the Granite City Walmart.
Suit alleges nursing home patient died after being dropped, suffering knee injury
EDWARDSVILLE — The family of a deceased nursing home patient claims she fell and suffered a knee injury, which allegedly contributed to her death.
Fifth District finds court erred in returning funds to bank
MT. VERNON — The Fifth District Appellate Court has reversed Fayette County Judge Kevin S. Parker, finding that he erred in returning rents owed to the defendant bank.
Dental patient alleges injuries during denture procedure
EDWARDSVILLE — A dental patient claims he suffered injuries while getting dentures.
Fifth District rejects man's claim that his right to a speedy trial was violated
The Fifth District Appellate Court affirmed St. Clair County Circuit Judge Zina Cruse’s order denying a convicted murder’s request for a new trial.
Wrongful death suit alleges nursing home patient suffered brain injury from fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A family member of a nursing home patient who died after suffering a traumatic brain injury claims the patient fell as a result of negligent care.
Pilot alleges negligent aviation maintenance caused plane crash that killed his daughter
BELLEVILLE — A pilot is suing an aviation maintenance company after the plane he was flying crashed in South Carolina, resulting in his daughter's death.
Madison County Jail inmate's finger allegedly severed by 'defective' shower seat
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman who had been incarcerated at the Madison County Jail claims her finger was severed while cleaning the showers.
Suit alleges Highland car dealership concealed damage from prior collision before selling the vehicle
EWARDSVILLE — A Highland car dealership is being sued for allegedly concealing damage from a prior collision and then selling the vehicle.
Suit alleges Integrity nursing centers breached contract
EDWARDSVILLE — A staffing group is suing several Integrity nursing centers for allegedly breaching their contract.
Camp Drug Store sues over alleged unsolicited faxes
EDWARDSVILLE — Camp Drug Store is suing a medical supply company for allegedly sending unsolicited faxes.
Cahokia high school student alleges security officers wrongfully restrained him
BELLEVILLE — A Cahokia high school student is suing the school district, alleging the principal directed officers to restrain him as he was entering the school.
Collinsville woman sues over fall on water meter cover
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing the City of Collinsville, alleging she stepped on a faulty water meter cover and fell.
Lawsuit against St. Elizabeth's Hospital alleges patient died following sepsis
BELLEVILLE — The family of a patient at St. Elizabeth's Hospital claim medical professionals failed to monitor the decedent for sepsis.