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Man allegedly injured when barge was struck by another vessel
EAST ST. LOUIS — A barge worker claims he suffered injuries when the barge was struck by another vessel and was not given proper maintenance and cure under general maritime law.
Woman alleges OBGYN damaged ureter during ovary removal
BELLEVILLE — A woman alleges an OBGYN damaged her only functioning ureter during laparoscopic surgery to remove her ovary and fallopian tube.
Club Onyx sued over fatal shooting
BELLEVILLE — A night club is facing a suit alleging it failed to provide proper security, which resulted in the shooting death of one of its patrons.
Former bookkeeper allegedly stole funds from Belleville auto dealership
BELLEVILLE — The owners of a Belleville auto dealership are suing their former bookkeeper who admitted to stealing funds from the company's bank accounts.
Drywall business owner allegedly failed to pay for construction materials
EDWARDSVILLE — The owner of a Madison County drywall business is being sued after allegedly failing to pay more than $66,000 for construction materials. R.P.
Girl allegedly injured on rusty slide at East St. Louis park
BELLEVILLE — A mother is suing the East St. Louis Park District after her daughter was allegedly injured on a rusty slide at Jones Park.
Woman sues over slip, fall at Godfrey BP station
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman alleges she tripped and fell over "bags of ice melt" at a Godfrey BP and suffered a bacterial infection in her colon while undergoing treatment for her fall injuries.
Roofing contractor allegedly falls through plywood framing at Shiloh apartment complex
BELLEVILLE — A roofing contractor claims he was injured when he fell to the ground through the unsecured plywood framing structure at a Shiloh apartment complex.
Sara Lee faces class action alleging false labeling on waffles
BELLEVILLE — A proposed class action suit alleges a Sara Lee brand of blueberry waffles are falsely labeled as free of artificial flavors and preservatives.
Railroad worker alleges exposure to diesel fumes, other toxins caused cancer
EDWARDSVILLE — A railroad employee claims he was exposed to diesel fuel fumes and other toxic substances on a regular basis, causing him to develop cancer.
Insurance provider alleges no duty to defend in road rage collision
EAST ST. LOUIS — An insurance provider claims it has no duty to defend a claim involving a road rage incident and an auto glass business in Highland.
Woman sues Granite City homeowners over fall down temporary stairs
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she suffered broken bones and fractures after falling on a set of temporary stairs at a Granite City home.
Woman alleges injuries from slip, fall at Swansea Outback Steakhouse entryway
BELLEVILLE — A woman alleges she slipped and fell at an Outback Steakhouse restaurant in Swansea and suffered injuries that required surgical repair.
Parents allege delayed labor, delivery resulted in newborn's brain damage
EAST ST. LOUIS — A mother and father claim their baby suffered brain damage at birth due to a prolonged labor and delivery.
Commercial real estate firm sues over denied pandemic business loss claim
EDWARDSVILLE — A commercial real estate company is suing its insurer over denied business loss claims due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal, state governments seek cleanup costs for contaminated Fairmont City property
EAST ST. LOUIS — The U.S. Federal Government and the State of Illinois have filed a suit claiming XTRA Intermodal is liable for environmental damages and cleanup costs associated with its property in St. Clair and Madison Counties.
Attorney accused of improperly retaining funds
EDWARDSVILLE — An Alton attorney is accused of improperly retaining court awarded fees and expenses and failing to inform his clients of additional interest payments he received.
Motorist alleges tractor trailer driver negligently changed lanes, caused I-255 collision
BELLEVILLE — A Canadian transport company's tractor-trailer driver is accused of negligently changing lanes and causing a collision on Interstate 255.
Motorist alleges driver failed to slow down for red light, caused rear-end collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims her vehicle was rear-ended when she slowed down for a red light, causing her to suffer injuries.
Suit alleges property inspector fell into basement when stairs collapsed
EDWARDSVILLE — A property inspector claims he suffered multiple injuries when a staircase collapsed, causing him to fall into the basement of a building.