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Truck driver allegedly told to resign or be fired after filing workers' compensation claim
EDWARDSVILLE — A former truck driver for a gas and chemical company is alleging he was told to resign or be fired in retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim.
Illinois gaming cafe operator sues over denied COVID-19 insurance claim
EDWARDSVILLE — The operator of gaming cafes located throughout Illinois is suing its insurance carrier for allegedly denying the plaintiff's COVID-19 business loss claim.
Insurer accused of delaying property fire claim
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County property owners allege their insurer delayed handling and response to their claim after their property was destroyed by a fire.
Woman alleges hospital, staff failed to prevent husband's cardiac arrest, death
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient's wife is suing St. Anthony's Medical Center and medical staff, claiming they failed to prevent her husband's cardiac arrest and respiratory failure.
Illinois Central Bus facing class action over employee fingerprint scans
BELLEVILLE — A class action lawsuit filed against Illinois Central Bus alleges the defendant illegally collected and stored employee's fingerprint scans.
Woman claims injuries from collision caused miscarriage
BELLEVILLE — A woman who suffered a miscarriage after a vehicle collision in Florissant has filed a wrongful death suit against the at-fault driver and his employer.
Woman sues East Alton property owner over fall down stairs
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman who allegedly fell down a staircase at an East Alton property and fractured her ankle is claiming the homeowner and tenant were negligent.
Former SIU staff member alleges harassment from coworker
BELLEVILLE — A former Southern Illinois University employee alleges the school failed to stop harassment she claims she faced from a coworker.
Patient claims teeth were damaged during crown procedure at Aspen Dental
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient claims a Glen Carbon dentist failed to properly fix her crowns and caused damage to her surrounding teeth.
Motorist alleges truck driver drove over mandated driving hours, caused vehicle crash
BELLEVILLE — A motorist claims a truck driver caused a rear-end collision after driving over the federally-mandated distance and time regulations.
Man alleges he fell while filling water tanker truck
BELLEVILLE — A man claims he was severely injured when a pipe came loose while he was filling a tanker truck and caused him to fall 14 feet.
Tenant sues over icy slip, fall at O'Fallon apartment
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing the owners/managers of her apartment complex, alleging she slipped on ice and suffered injuries.
Suit alleges Century 21, Keller Williams sold 'inhabitable' Belleville home
BELLEVILLE — A homebuyer is suing Century 21 and Keller Williams claiming they sold her a Belleville property that has no access to an outside water line and is "inhabitable."
Suit alleges Monsanto, other Sauget region industries exposed tradesman to toxic chemicals
EDWARDSVILLE — Monsanto and more than a dozen other companies with current or former facilities in the Sauget region are being sued by the estate of a former tradesman alleging his exposure to toxic chemicals led to his death.
Woman alleges she tripped on incline at East St. Louis casino
BELLEVILLE — An East St. Louis casino is accused of negligence by a woman alleging she tripped and fell on an incline in the casino's food court area.
Former BNSF Railway employee sues over alleged work-related injuries
BELLEVILLE — BNSF Railway is accused of negligence after a former employee claims he suffered severe injuries to his face.
Woman allegedly attacked at Cottage Hills home on New Year's Eve
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she was a guest at a Cottage Hills home on New Year's Eve when she was allegedly thrown to the ground and landed on a hydraulic jack.
Employees allege manufacturing company illegally collected their biometric data
BELLEVILLE — Stellar Manufacturing is being sued by employees alleging it illegally collected, stored and shared their biometric data.
Man claims iPhone 6 caught on fire in his pocket
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing Apple and others alleging his iPhone 6 caught on fire while in his pocket.
Crop duster alleges exposure to herbicide caused his Parkinson's disease
BELLEVILLE — A former crop duster is suing Chevron and others alleging his exposure to the herbicide paraquat led to his Parkinson's disease.