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Suit alleges Centralia attorney kept settlement money, left state
EDWARDSVILLE — A couple claims a Centralia attorney who represented them in their auto collision lawsuit kept the settlement funds and left Illinois.
Former Thomas Industrial Coatings employee sues over alleged sexual harassment
EDWARDSVILLE - A former employee of Thomas Industrial Coatings claims she endured sexual harassment from her supervisor both at work and at her private residence.
Homeowners allege realtor, seller failed to disclose county's plans for bike trail on Collinsville property
EDWARDSVILLE — Collinsville homeowners who recently purchased the property claim the sellers and real estate agent failed to disclose Madison County's plans to acquire part of the property for a bike trail.
Beneficiaries sue Busey Bank over alleged refusal to turn over funds
EDWARDSVILLE — The beneficiaries of certificates of deposits held by Busey Bank are suing over the bank's refusal to provide information on the accounts and give them access to the funds.
Patient with esophageal cancer allegedly died following surgery to insert MediPort
EDWARDSVILLE — A surgeon is accused of negligently performing a surgery to treat esophageal cancer, allegedly resulting in the patient's death.
Man claims house-flipping partner breached business agreement, misappropriated profits
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is claiming his business partner failed to pay his share of the costs and misappropriated income from their house-flipping partnership.
Woman claims she suffered chemical burns at J.C. Penney Hair Salon
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is claiming she suffered severe chemical burns from the products applied to her hair at an Alton J.C.
Buyer claims trustee failed to disclose flooding issue with Godfrey property
ALTON — A woman who purchased a property in Godfrey that was part of trust claims the trustee failed to disclose the property's flooding and water damage issues.
Evergreen Place accused of wrongful death after resident choked during dinner
ALTON — The estate of a woman who died after choking on food during dinner at an assisted living facility has filed a suit claiming wrongful death.
Passenger injured in collision sues Alton bar
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger who was allegedly thrown from a vehicle driven by an intoxicated man is suing a bar for serving the driver alcoholic beverages.
J.F. Electric alleges Environmental Operations failed to pay for electrical services
EDWARDSVILLE — An Illinois electrical company claims it is owed more than $66,000 under a contract with Environmental Operations.
FedEx employee sues over alleged sexual harassment, hostile work environment
EDWARDSVILLE — A former female FedEx employee claims she suffered sexual harassment from male supervisors and co-workers.
Man alleges negligent knee surgery led to permanent need for walking device
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing OSF Health St. Anthony's Health Center and its physician alleging their negligent care led to his knee infection and permanent need for a walking device.
Lawsuit challenges new Illinois law requiring two-member crews on freight railroads
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – Three railroad associations allege that Illinois' Crew Size Law is preempted by federal law and unenforceable.
Makers of Nuk orthodontic pacifiers face lawsuit that says they cause dental issues
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — The makers of an orthodontic pacifier sold at Target, Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and other major retail stores is facing a lawsuit over allegations of deceptive packing and marketing because the products allegedly lead to dental issues.
Lawsuit alleges debit cards were compromised because of Hy-Vee data breach
PEORIA, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – Residents from Illinois and Missouri have instituted a proposed class action suit against Hy-Vee after their debit cards were compromised in a data breach after making purchases at Hy-Vee gas stations and in-store restaurants.
Magistrate judge reaffirms '18 decision in Midwest Medical's trademark dispute with SSM Healthcare
BENTON — Southern District of Illinois Magistrate Judge Reona Daly has reaffirmed her 2018 decision to grant summary judgment to SSM Healthcare Corporation in a trademark infringement case filed by Midwest Medical and Occupational Services involving a dispute over the use of the phrase "express clinic."
Granite City tenant alleges landlord's negligence led to fall down dilapidated stairs
BELLEVILLE — A Granite City tenant alleges the owner of his rental apartment was negligent for not repairing a dilapidated stair that caused the plaintiff to fall.
Bank sues over alleged $72,000 promissory note default
EDWARDSVILLE — Town and Country Bank filed a lawsuit Feb. 21 in Madison Circuit Court against Mark Burris Jr., alleging default of a $72,752.59 promissory note.
Customer sues Culver's over slip, fall at Collinsville restaurant
EDWARDSVILLE— A customer claims she was injured when she slipped and fell on liquid on the floor at the Collinsville Culver's.