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Former International Entertainment employee alleges termination due to sexual orientation
BELLEVILLE — A homosexual man claims he was fired because of his sexual orientation and based on false allegations that he had a "same-sex attraction" to another employee.
Suit alleges Wood River officers used excessive force
EDWARDSVILLE — The Wood River Police Department and two of its officers are accused of using excessive force and falsely imprisoning a 51-year old man.
Big Daddy's Disco Diner sues insurance carrier over denied COVID-19 business loss claim
BELLEVILLE – Big Daddy's Disco Diner is suing its insurance carrier for allegedly denying its loss of business claim due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
East Alton woman alleges pit bulls attacked without provocation
EDWARDSVILLE — A man with five pit bulls is accused of negligence in a suit alleging the dogs attacked an East Alton woman without provocation.
Suit alleges Wal-Mart employee dropped metal sign on child, caused concussion
EDWARDSVILLE — A Wal-Mart shopper claims an employee dropped a metal sign on her child's head during repair work.
Wrongful death suit filed against Venice auto body shop owner over 2018 shooting
BELLEVILLE — The owner of a Venice auto body shop is accused of wrongful death following an October 2018 shooting that resulted in murder and gun charges.
Woman allegedly paid less than male co-workers with same job duties
EDWARDSVILLE — A female employee is suing Copper B-Line, alleging it failed to pay her the same rate as her male co-workers for performing the same job.
Motorist alleges Ford dealership improperly reassembled airbags, resulting in brain injuries during crash
BELLEVILLE – A motorist claims a Ford Dealership did not properly reassemble his vehicle's airbags, resulting in traumatic brain injuries when the airbags did not deploy in a Belleville crash.
Woman alleges dealership sold her defective car, refused to pay for inspection
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims a car dealership illegally retained possession of her vehicle after the dealership that sold the defective car to her refused to pay for the necessary inspection.
Shopper alleges injuries from faulty Aldi wheelchair cart
BELLEVILLE — A shopper claims the basket on an Aldi Supermarket wheelchair cart fell off, causing the plaintiff to suffer injuries.
Patient sues Abbott over alleged defective defibrillator
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient claims his defibrillator was defective and the battery began to deplete prematurely.
Suit alleges contractor damaged Granite City sewer line during excavation work
EDWARDSVILLE – Granite City claims it had to repair a sewer line after it was allegedly damaged by a contractor during excavation work.
Diabetic patient alleges negligent care led to leg amputation
BELLEVILLE — A diabetic patient claims his physician's failure to properly treat a foot infection led to the amputation of his leg.
Hair salon sues insurer over denied COVID-19 business loss claim
EDWARDSVILLE – An Edwardsville hair salon with "communicable disease" coverage is suing its insurance carrier after the insurer allegedly denied a claim for income loss and expenses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
O'Fallon student allegedly injured by table saw while building school musical stage
BELLEVILLE — A former O'Fallon student claims he was injured by a table saw while building a stage for the school musical.
Suit alleges man fell off ladder at shipping yard
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims her husband sustained severe injuries after falling from a ladder while working on a shipping container, causing him to suffer until his death two years later.
Motorist rear-ended on interstate claims tractor trailer driver was texting
BELLEVILLE – A motorist claims a semi-truck driver was texting when he crashed into the back of his vehicle.
Woman claims auto service employee lowered car lift onto her foot
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing an auto body repair garage after an employee allegedly lowered a car lift onto her foot.
Woman allegedly slipped, fell on wet floor at Jerseyville Taco Bell
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she suffered injuries when she slipped and fell at a Jerseyville Taco Bell.
Suit alleges pollutants from refineries, pipelines caused woman's cancer-related death
EDWARDSVILLE — Roxana and Wood River refineries are accused of contaminating the air, soil and water, which allegedly resulted in a lifelong resident's wrongful death.