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Oldcastle faces suit alleging BIPA violations
BELLEVILLE — Current and former Oldcastle employees have filed a proposed class action alleging the company violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by requiring fingerprint scans without consent.
Construction worker alleges OSHA violations resulted in fall off ladder
EDWARDSVILLE — A construction worker who fell off a ladder at a job site in Bethalto claims OSHA regulations were not followed at the project site.
Estel Foods employees claim they did not consent to biometric data collection
EDWARDSVILLE — Estel Foods and others are accused of violating state BIPA laws and failing to make proper disclosures to employees about their fingerprint scans.
Logistics, supply company allegedly violated BIPA with employee fingerprint scans
EAST ST. LOUIS — An international logistics and supply management company with more than 10 facilities in Illinois, is facing a class action alleging it illegally collected employees' biometric data. Zyanne Garner, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, filed a complaint April 13 in the U.S.
Blind man alleges Science in Sport website does not comply with ADA
EAST ST. LOUIS — A visually disabled man is suing Science In Sport alleging its website is not accessible to him because it is not complaint with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Eric Foreman filed a complaint April 12 in the U.S.
Miners file class action claiming unpaid overtime hours for pre- and post-shift 'work'
BENTON — Former and current mine workers have filed a class action against several mining companies alleging they were not paid for their overtime work. Rickey Cates, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, filed a complaint April 9 in the U.S.
Apartment, townhome community allegedly failed to pay for contracted internet services
EDWARDSVILLE — A Champaign-based internet and video services provider claims the owners of an Edwardsville apartment townhome community failed to pay for their services.
Insurer accused of failing to notify policy holder of cancellation
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man claims his insurance provider is using bogus excuses to avoid payment of a claim for the loss of his tractor equipment due to a fire.
Suit alleges tenant in Dierbergs plaza failed to pay rent since July 2019
EDWARDSVILLE — A nail salon operator in Edwardsville Crossing shopping center is facing a suit alleging it has failed to pay rent and other fees since July of 2019.
Deli fried chicken made couple sick, suit claims
BELLEVILLE — A couple is alleging they suffered severe food poisoning after eating premade fried chicken from Eddies Travel Center Deli in Mascoutah.
Edwardsville cafe sued over Covid-related default of $66,000 loan
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville cafe is facing a suit alleging default on a $66,000 loan from Providence Bank.
Pedestrian claims he was struck by driver at Belleville intersection
BELLEVILLE — A man has filed a suit against a driver that struck him with a vehicle as he was attempting to cross the street at an intersection in Belleville.
Motorcyclist hits pothole in Days Inn parking lot, suffers injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorcyclist is claiming negligence after he drove into a pothole at a Days Inn in Pontoon Beach, fell off his bike and suffered multiple injuries.
Dermatologist sued by patient claiming areas of concern were ignored
BELLEVILLE — A dermatologist is facing a claim he failed to properly diagnose and treat areas on a patient's foot that developed into cancer.
Time share termination agreement was a scam, alleges couple who spent nearly $80K to get out
BELLEVILLE — A couple alleges they were scammed by several businesses who falsely claimed they could help them terminate their time share agreements.
Injuries claimed in fall from scooter while aboard Bi-State bus
BELLEVILLE — Bi-State and one of its bus drivers are facing a suit after a passenger was thrown from his motorized scooter and suffered severe injuries.
Woman claims she developed breast cancer from weight loss drug
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman alleges she developed breast cancer as a result of taking the weight loss drug Belviq.Sharon Govan and Hildred Govan filed a complaint April 14 in the U.S.
Bank sues for surrender of vehicle in loan default case
EDWARDSVILLE — Ally Bank claims a woman defaulted on a car loan for a Chevrolet Silverado and is suing for surrender of the vehicle.
Suit alleges Belleville breached redevelopment contract
BELLEVILLE — The City of Belleville is accused of breaching a redevelopment contract by allowing its plumbing inspector to approve water main plans for a project that was done by a company in which he held financial interests.
Maintenance workers allege they were paid mileage reimbursement instead of overtime pay
EAST ST. LOUIS — An Illinois-based real estate brokerage and its maintenance company are being sued for allegedly failing to pay workers overtime pay.