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Man injured in East St. Louis collision claims driver ignored traffic signal
BELLEVILLE — A man injured in an East St. Louis traffic collision claims a negligent driver disregarded a traffic control device.
Suit alleges truck driver was over federally mandated driving hours at time of collision
BELLEVILLE — A man injured in a tractor trailer collision claims a Clinton County farm allowed its driver to drive over the federally mandated number of hours and failed to maintain the brakes on the vehicle.
Men allegedly attacked, shot at East St. Louis convenience store claim premises was not kept safe
BELLEVILLE — Three men are suing an East St. Louis Hasuon convenience store after they were allegedly attacked by third parties.
Suit alleges insurer refuses to pay accidental death coverage
EDWARDSVILLE — The estate of a woman who allegedly died from negligent care at a nursing home is suing Mutual of Omaha over its refusal to pay the "accidental death" portion of the decedent's life insurance policy.
Laborer alleges Highland wrecking, demolition company failed to pay proper wages
EDWARDSVILLE – A Highland wrecking and demolition company is accused of failing to pay one of its laborers proper wages, overtime and a promised bonus.
Former cleaning company employee alleges wrongful termination after suffering respiratory issues
BELLEVILLE — A cleaning company employee claims she was fired in retaliation for receiving workers' compensation after being hospitalized with respiratory issues due to exposure to cleaning chemicals.
Woman alleges unnecessary orthopedic surgery caused loss of use of her upper extremity
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing a physician claiming the orthopedic surgery he performed was unnecessary and left her with loss of use of her upper extremity.
Patient alleges leg amputation due to negligent care from St. Elizabeth's Hospital, physicians
BELLEVILLE — A patient is suing St. Elizabeth's Hospital and two of its physicians alleging their negligent care led to his leg amputation.
Motorist sues truck driver, employer following East St. Louis Township collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist claims she was injured when a truck driver allegedly caused a collision on Interstate 64 in the East St. Louis Township.
Woman sues title company over duplex facing demolition for not meeting zoning codes
BELLEVILLE — The owners of a title company are accused of misleading a buyer whose duplex is allegedly facing demolition because the property fails to meet St. Libory zoning codes.
St. Louis University's Slucare, others sued after patient died from pulmonary embolism
BELLEVILLE — St. Louis University's Slucare, Crossroads Community Hospital, and medical professionals are being sued after one of their patients suffered a postoperative pulmonary embolism, resulting in her death.
Granite City medical center sues physicians over alleged breach of contract
EDWARDSVILLE — Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City is suing three physicians for allegedly breaching their employment contract.
Patient alleges physician failed to suspend hormone replacement therapy, causing blood clot
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient claims she suffered injuries from a blood clot following knee surgery because her physician failed to suspend or monitor the plaintiff's hormone replacement therapy.
Woman claims Best Buy employee steered cart into her at Fairview Heights store
EDWARDSVILLE — A shopper claims she suffered injuries after a Best Buy employee allegedly steered a cart into her as she was pushing a wheelchair at the Fairview Heights store.
Psychiatrist sued over patient's suicide following hospital discharge
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman claims a Gateway Regional Medical Center psychiatrist failed to properly evaluate and treat her husband, who committed suicide after he was discharged from the hospital.
Suit alleges UMG Events, Torque Esports breached lease for commercial property in Fairview Heights
BELLEVILLE — The owners of a leased commercial property in Fairview Heights claims UMG Events and Torque Esports failed to pay rent, which has caused them to suffer financial distress in an already "volatile" economy.
Truck driver alleges injuries from unsecured pallets
BELLEVILLE — A truck driver claims he was injured when unsecured pallets fell and him in the head.
Class action alleges Jimmy John's cookies are falsely labeled as 'all natural'
BELLEVILLE — Jimmy John's is accused of falsely marketing and labeling its raisin oatmeal cookies as "all natural" by consumers alleging the product actually contains processed and artificial ingredients.
Edwardsville asphalt company sued over employee's alleged DUI, collision
BELLEVILLE — An Edwardsville paving and asphalt company is being sued after one of its employees allegedly caused a collision while driving under the influence.
Former Terminal Railroad dispatcher sues over alleged wrongful termination
EDWARDSVILLE — A former Terminal Railroad employee claims she was fired due to her whistleblower activities and over union member financial incentives.