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Illinois company sued over employee fingerprint scans
EDWARDSVILLE — An Illinois company that required fingerprint scans from its employees is facing a lawsuit alleging violation of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.
Suit alleges moldy apartment caused illness to woman, children
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims water leakage and mold build up in her rental apartment caused injuries to her and her children.
Passenger sues over injuries from crash on I-64
BELLEVLLE — A passenger who allegedly suffered injuries in a crash on Interstate 64 is suing both drivers involved in the collision.
Woman sues over slip, fall at Sam's East in O'Fallon
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims a substance on the floor of Sam's East in O'Fallon caused her fall and suffer injuries.
Motorist sues tow truck driver over rear-end collision
BELLEVILLE — A man claims he suffered injuries after a tow truck driver rear-ended his Hyundai on Route 161.
Wrongful death suit alleges mine worker died after being struck by steel pipe
EDWARSVILLE — The estate of a mine worker who died after being struck by a steel pipe is suing his employer for wrongful death.
Suit alleges Metro bus driver abruptly stopped, causing passenger to fall
BELLEVILLE — A passenger claims he fell on a Metro bus in St. Clair County and suffered injuries when the driver suddenly came to a stop after asking the plaintiff to throw away a piece of trash.
Flight nurse claims she is not paid for overtime
EDWARDSVILLE — A flight nurse for an Illinois air medical service provider claims she is not being compensated for overtime work.
Suit alleges drunk driver caused collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims claims he was injured when he came upon a vehicle crash site caused by an alleged drunk driver.
Passenger allegedly fell when bus driver suddenly accelerated
BELLEVILLE — A man alleges he was thrown to the ground and suffered injuries when a Bi-State bus driver accelerated before he could be seated.
Woman alleges Belleville hospital, surgeon failed to treat, diagnose condition
BELLEVLLE — A woman claims Memorial Hospital Belleville and one of its surgeons failed to properly treat and diagnose her condition.
Patient alleges tumor grew due to negligent medical care
BELLEVILLE — A patient claims his liposarcoma spread to his kidney due to negligent medical care and treatment.
Man sues Metrolink over icy slip, fall
BELLEVILLE — A man claims he slipped on snow and ice accumulation at a Metrolink parking lot and suffered severe injuries.
Man claims he suffered life-threatening infection after root canal
BELLEVILLE — A patient is suing a dental practice in Fairview Heights, alleging he developed a life threatening infection following a root canal procedure.
Flight medical crew files class action seeking overtime pay
EDWARDSVILLE — Current and former members of Air Methods medical flight crew have filed a class action alleging they were not paid for overtime.
Woman sues over icy slip, fall at East Alton Circle K
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman alleges she slipped on icy pavement at a Circle K convenience store in East Alton.
Woman sues East Alton over alleged trip, fall on sidewalk
EDWARSVILLE — The Village of East Alton is facing a suit from a woman alleging she tripped on a broken sidewalk and suffered injuries. Joyce Smith filed a complaint Jan. 29 in the Third Judicial Circuit for Madison County against the Village of East Alton. According to her complaint, Smith was walking north on Victory Drive in East Alton on March 17, 2020.
State Farm sues policy holder over payout from other driver's insurance
EDWARDSVILLE — State Farm is suing one of its policy holders who was involved in a collision, rejecting an arbitration decision and alleging she was not legally entitled to receive compensatory damages from another driver's insurance company.
Walmart, security company sued over alleged robbery in parking lot
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing Walmart and a security company provider after she was allegedly attacked and robbed in a Granite City Walmart parking lot.
Motorist alleges car dealership display blocked view, causing collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist claims she crashed into another driver who turned in front of her on Camp Jackson Road because a Cahokia Motors car display obstructed her view.