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Woman sues Southwestern Illinois College over alleged slip, fall
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing her Southwestern Illinois College after she allegedly slipped on a puddle of liquid on the floor and fell.
Man sues Collinsville, officer over alleged illegal traffic stop, excessive force
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing the City of Collinsville and a police officer, claiming "grossly excessive force" was used against him during a traffic stop.
Insurer faces class action alleging it miscalculates claim losses
EDWARDSVILLE — An Illinois Masonic Lodge has filed a class action against its insurance carrier alleging the insurer is miscalculating claim losses.
Man sues Collinsville property owner after falling into 'hole'
EDWARDSVILLE — A man who was assisting with yard work at a Collinsville property is suing the homeowner after he allegedly stepped into a hole and fell.
Shopper sues over slip, fall at Granite City grocery store
EDWARDSVILLE — A shopper claims she was injured when she slipped and fell on liquid in the bathroom at the Granite City Schnuck Markets.
Former Metro East Industries employee sues over alleged retaliatory discharge
BELLEVILLE — A man claims he was fired from Metro East Industries in retaliation after suffering an injury on the job.
Another video gaming business sues insurance carrier over denied COVID-19 interruption claim
EDWARDSVILLE — A gaming house is alleging its insurance carrier breached contract after refusing to pay a business interruption claim stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown.
Steak and Shake accused of negligence in slip, fall suit
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims a Steak and Shake restaurant failed to maintain its property in a safe condition, resulting in her alleged slip and fall.
Woman alleges injuries from slip, fall at O'Fallon Wal-Mart
BELLEVILLE — A woman alleges she slipped and fell on water at a Wal-Mart in O'Fallon and suffered injuries.
Shopper sues over slip, fall at Carbondale Kohl's
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing Kohl's after he allegedly slipped and fell in the Carbondale store's restroom.
Woman alleges injuries from slip, fall at physician's office
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she suffered injuries when she slipped near a drinking fountain while visiting her physician's office.
Mother claims baby sustained brain damage due to hospital staff's negligence
EDWARDSVILLE — A mother is claiming the negligence of the medical staff at a Granite City hospital caused her child to be born with severe brain damage.
Medical transport company accused of negligence in wrongful death suit
BELLEVILLE — The daughter and wife of a man who died following medical transport from Illinois to Arizona are claiming negligent care caused his death.
Woman sues Caseyville homeowners after allegedly falling on sump pump discharge
BELLEVILLE —A woman is suing Caseyville homeowners after she allegedly slipped and fell on discharge from a sump pump that accumulated on the sidewalk in front of their residence.
Patient claims untreated infection caused permanent injury
BELLEVILLE — A man claims an infection was misdiagnosed and left untreated by St. Elizabeth's Hospital medical staff, resulting in permanent injury.
Shopper claims ‘baby oil’ substance on floor at Marshalls caused her to slip, fall
BELLEVILLE — A shopper claims she was injured when she slipped and fell on a "baby oil like substance" at the Fairview Heights Marshalls store.
Man claims Fast Eddie's 'bouncers' used unreasonable force against him
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing Fast Eddie's Bon-Air and two "bouncers," claiming they used excessive force to restrain him.
Tenant alleges brain injuries from two icy slip and falls at Shiloh apartment complex
BELLEVILLE — A tenant at a Shiloh apartment complex claims she suffered brain injuries after falling on ice twice in February.
Parents claim GlaxoSmithKline's Paxil caused serious birth defects
EDWARDSVILLE — Parents are suing GlaxoSmithKline, alleging its anti-depressant drug Paxil caused serious congenital birth defects.
Bank shareholder alleges majority shareholders are 'overly compensating' themselves, shifting assets
EDWARDSVILLE — A minority shareholder in First Co. Bancorp is claiming the bank's majority shareholders are overly compensating themselves and shifting assets that should be shareholder dividends.