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Woman allegedly requires hysterectomy to remove defective intrauterine device
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing the manufacturers of Paragard, alleging she had to undergo a hysterectomy to fully remove the intrauterine device.
Finance company accused of charging excessive interest rates
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims a Missouri finance company is operating in Illinois without a license and charging consumers excessive interest rates.
Suit alleges Enfamil, Similac cause long-term health effects for premature infants
EDWARDSVILLE — A suit alleges a premature infant suffered long-term health effects as a result of being fed cow's milk-based formula after birth.
Man claims he was sold Farmers Group insurance agency at inflated price
BELLEVILLE — The buyer of a Farmers Group insurance agency claims the company fraudulently sold him the business at an inflated price.
Patient allegedly suffered complications from laparoscopic GERD surgery
BELLEVILLE — A patient claims she suffered serious complications after laparoscopic surgery for GERD due to her physician's alleged negligence.
Casino Queen directors allege insurer obligated to defend suit over stock sales
BELLEVILLE — Directors and agents of Casino Queen claim their insurer has failed to abide by their defense obligations in an underlying suit alleging the insureds sold $170 million in stock for less than fair market value.
Suit alleges fraud in timeshare termination
BELLEVILLE — A retired Edwardsville couple claims Consumer Law Protection Lawyers and others fraudulently sold them services to get them out of their timeshare contract.
Alton bar sued over patron's alleged assault
EDWARDSVILLE — A man claims he was attacked in the parking lot of an Alton restaurant and bar and suffered serious injuries.
Suit alleges Mead Johnson, Abbott failed to warn of formula risks with premature infants
EDWARDSVILLE — The parents of a boy born prematurely are suing Mead Johnson and Abbott for allegedly failing to warn that their infant formula products could cause a serious gastrointestinal disorder and other health issues in premature infants.
Man sues Alton bar over alleged assault
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing the owner of an Alton bar after he was allegedly severely beaten and assaulted by intoxicated patrons.
Tenant alleges injuries from collapsed ceiling at Belleville apartment complex
BELLEVILLE - A tenant at a Belleville apartment complex claims he was injured when the ceiling collapsed.
Suit alleges Edwardsville tenants failed to pay rent, refuse to vacate property
EDWARDSVILLE — The owner of an Edwardsville commercial property claim the tenants refuse to vacate the premises after violating the lease agreement and failing to pay rent.
AAA accused of charging excessive interest rates
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims Illinois-based lender AAA Community Finance charged excessive interest rates and does business without a license.
Cleveland Heath alleges breach of contract over denied pandemic insurance claim
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville restaurant claims its insurer refuses to pay a legitimate claim for business losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Woman allegedly required metal plates, screws in arm after fall at Burger King
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she slipped at a Burger King in Pontoon Beach and required metal plates and screws in her arm as a result of her injuries.
Train operator alleges injuries after driver failed to stop at railroad crossing
BELLEVILLE — A Bi-State MetroLink train operator claims he was severely injured when an AT&T Illinois worker failed to properly stop his van at a crossing.
Downtown Airport owners, operators sued over damaged airplanes
BELLEVILLE — The owners and operators of the Downtown Airport in St. Clair County and others are being sued after a parked aircraft that was allegedly not tied properly, struck and caused damage to other aircraft parked at the airport.
Class action alleges Kroger-brand coffee canister is misleading
EDWARDSVILLE — Kroger is facing a class action alleging it "grossly overstates" the amount of coffee that can be made from one of its ground coffee canisters.
Suit alleges Frito-Lay's 'Hint of Lime' chips contain 'negligible amount of lime'
EAST ST. LOUIS — Frito-Lay is facing a class action alleging the labeling of its "Hint of Lime" Tortilla Chips misleads consumers regarding the actual amount of real lime ingredients.
Woman attacked by neighbor's dog claims negligence
BELLEVILLE — A Belleville woman claims she was attacked by a neighbor's dog while in her own yard.