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Suit alleges premature infant given Similac, Enfamil developed intestinal condition
EDWARDSVILLE — A mother claims her premature infant son developed a serious condition requiring part of his intestines to be removed after he was given Similac and Enfamil cow's milk-based formula.
Patient alleges she did not receive proper anesthesia during tooth extraction
EDWARDSVILLE — A dental patient alleges she lost consciousness twice from pain after her dentist failed to properly anesthetize her during a tooth extraction.
Southwestern Illinois College insurer seeks funds from co-insurer in rape case
EAST ST. LOUIS — An insurance carrier for Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) is seeking reimbursement from a co-insurer in the settlement of a rape case.
Suit alleges Kashi's breakfast bars are falsely labeled
EAST ST. LOUIS — A consumer has initiated a class action against Kashi, claiming the labeling on its Strawberry Soft Baked Breakfast Bars is misleading.
Healthcare facility sued after resident fell out of wheelchair, allegedly suffered fatal injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing a Madison County healthcare facility after his mother fell out of a wheelchair, suffered injuries to her head and face and died about a week later.
Patient alleges bone tissue damage due to improper treatment, diagnosis
BELLEVILLE — A patient claims his physicians' negligent medical care and improper diagnosis led to bone tissue damage.
Wrongful death suit alleges long-term care facility provided negligent care
BELLEVILLE — A Cahokia long term care facility is facing a claim that neglect led to a resident's death from MRSA and sepsis.
Suit alleges Madison County Highway employee caused Alton crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she suffered injuries after a Madison County Highway employee failed to yield the right way at an intersection and collided with her vehicle.
Wrongful death suit alleges intoxicated party guest fired gun into crowd
EDWARDSVILLE — A mother filed a wrongful death suit after her son was allegedly killed by a stray bullet fired by intoxicated party guests.
Passenger alleges injuries from Madison County Transit bus collision
BELLEVILLE — A woman with a seeing eye dog claims she was severely injured while riding a Madison County Transit bus when it collided with a tractor trailer.
Truck driving school claims landlord attempted to force it out of lease
BELLEVILLE — A commercial truck driving school claims its landlord attempted to illegally force it out of the lease agreement after receiving a lucrative offer from a third party to purchase the leased property.
Woman sues over fall from hospital shuttle bus
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she was thrown from a shuttle bus at Anderson Hospital after the driver suddenly accelerated while she was attempting to exit the bus.
Belleville property owners allege sediment from adjacent property damaged land, pond
BELLEVILLE — A Belleville couple claims their property has been damaged by adjacent property owners who allowed sediment to drain onto their land.
Woman alleges manicure tools caused infection
BELLEVILLE — A Carbondale nail salon is accused of failing to properly clean its equipment, which allegedly led to a woman's infection after receiving a manicure.
Suit alleges tenant sub-leased, stored hazardous materials in breach of lease
EDWARDSVILLE — An Illinois company claims the tenant of one of its California business properties sub-leased and stored hazardous material on the property in breach of the lease agreement.
Wrongful death suit alleges nursing home resident suffered negligent care
BELLEVILLE — A wrongful death suit alleges a nursing home patient suffered malnutrition, infected pressure ulcers and other neglect, contributing to her death.
Insurer alleges no duty to defend tree trimmer in suit alleging woman was run over
EAST ST. LOUIS — The insurance provider for a tree trimming company that allegedly ran over a woman with a truck and wood chipper claims it has no duty to defend.
Flight nurse claims she was not paid for overtime work
EDWARDSVILLE — A flight nurse claims she was not paid for overtime despite working more than 40 hours per week.
Minor passenger alleges severe injuries after vehicle strikes tree
EDWARDSVILLE — A minor girl is suing a motorist after she allegedly suffered severe injuries while riding as a passenger when the vehicle struck a tree.
Suit alleges man was wrongfully arrested, imprisoned by Alton police
EDWARSVILLE — An African-American male claims he was falsely arrested and imprisoned in inhumane conditions by Alton police officers who mistakenly associated him with a stolen van.