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Man unloading tanker truck allegedly shocked at waste dump
BELLEVILLE — A waste water treatment operation is accused of locating its dumping site near high voltage power lines after a man was shocked while unloading a tanker truck.
Class action alleges NurtriBullet's air pressurization is safety hazard
BELLEVILLE — The makers and distributors of the NutriBullet are facing a class action alleging the product is a safety hazard due to its alleged extreme air pressurization.
Former corrections officer alleges insurer wrongfully terminated disability benefits
EDWARDSVILLE — An insurance carrier is accused of wrongfully terminated the long term disability benefits of a former Missouri corrections officer with Multiple Sclerosis.
Clinical care worker alleges she was fired due to pregnancy
BELLEVILLE — A former clinical care worker claims she was discriminated against and terminated from her employment because of her pregnancy.
Wrongful death suit filed against Amtrak, BNSF Railway after farm tractor was struck at crossing
BELLEVILLE — Amtrak and BNSF Railway are facing a wrongful death suit by the estate of man who was struck and killed by a train at a crossing in Bureau County.
Man allegedly suffered sexual harassment, discrimination while working at Troy restaurant
EDWARDSVILLE — A former employee of a Troy pizza restaurant claims he faced sexual harassment and discrimination while working for the defendant.
Man alleges ladder broke, caused fall at Chicago food processing plant
EDWARDSVILLE — A man claims he was injured when he fell to the ground after a dock ladder broke at a food processing facility in Chicago.
Man alleges hunter purposely shot him with crossbow while hunting turkeys
EDWARDSVILLE — A man claims a hunter purposely shot at him with a crossbow while hunting wild turkeys at a farm in Madison County.
Woman alleges dangerous staircase caused her fall at Edwardsville church
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing an Edwardsville church after she allegedly fell down "defective" stairs while holding a baby.
Motorist seeks to confirm arbitration award in suit against State Farm
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman injured in a car crash is suing State Farm to enforce an arbitration award of more than $300,000, alleging the insurer needlessly delayed resolving her underinsured motorist claim.
Man sues insurance carrier over alleged failure to pay claim despite arbitration ruling
EDWARDSVILLE — A man who claims he was injured in a car crash alleges his insurance carrier has failed to pay the underinsured motorist coverage under his policy, despite an arbitration ruling in his favor.
Suit alleges Metro driver caused collision on Poplar Street Bridge
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims a Metro driver's negligence caused her to suffer injuries when her vehicle was side swiped on the Popular Street Bridge near the Missouri line.
Woman alleges she suffered second degree burns after laser hair treatment
BELLEVILLE — A woman alleges she suffered second degree burns during a laser hair treatment at a Swansea dermatology office and spa.
Former Home Depot employee alleges customer ran into her with car
EDWARDSVILLE — A former Home Depot employee is suing a customer she alleges drove into her with his truck while she was attempting to load a box into his vehicle.
Patient allegedly swallowed tooth during surgery, suffered esophagus tear
BELLEVILLE — A patient claims she swallowed her tooth during surgery and then suffered an infection after the surgery to extract her tooth resulted in a tear to her esophagus.
Suit alleges truck overturned, caused collision due to overweight load, speeding
EDWARDSVILLE — A truck driver is accused of driving with an overweight load and speeding, allegedly causing the truck to overturn and cause a collision.
Woman alleges she broke her leg after tripping over band stage at Smithton pub
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing a Smithton pub and restaurant alleging her chair was placed too close to the band stage, which caused her to trip, fall and suffer injuries.
Insurer sues policy holder's neighbors over tree damage claim
BELLEVILLE — USAA Insurance is suing homeowners in St. Clair County after one of the trees on their property caused damage to a neighboring home on two separate occasions.
Woman claims EMT failed to properly care for mother in cardiac arrest
EDWARDSVILLE — An ambulance company and one of its EMTs is being sued after a patient allegedly suffered cardiac arrest while in route to the hospital.
Man sues over fall down staircase at Granite City apartment
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing his landlord after he allegedly tripped and fell down a poorly lit staircase at a Granite City apartment, causing him to fracture vertebrae in his back.