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Suit alleges speeding driver caused crash at Alton intersection
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims he was injured in a crash at an Alton intersection as he was attempting to make a turn.
Suit alleges speeding driver caused rear-end collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist injured in a rear-end collision in Edwardsville claims the other driver was speeding.
Driver alleges serious injuries in Granite City intersection crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman who allegedly suffered injuries in a collision at an intersection on Illinois Route 3 in Granite City claims the other driver was speeding and failed to yield the right of way to oncoming traffic.
Man claims sister, niece exploited 95-year-old mother to gain assets
EDWARDSVILLE — A man claims his sister and niece exploited his 95-year, mentally disabled mother by obtaining power of attorney and then depleting her bank accounts and disposing of her assets.
Woman alleges trailer jack collapsed, crushed leg
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman claims she was life-flighted to a trauma center after a trailer tongue jack and wheel axle collapsed and crushed her leg while she was cleaning up storm damage.
Motorist alleges injuries from Target parking lot collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims she suffered severe and permanent injuries when another driver collided with her vehicle in the parking lot of the Alton Target.
Ironworker allegedly suffered fatal fall after bucket detached from lift truck
EDWARDSVILLE — A wrongful death suit alleges an independent contractor suffered a fatal fall at a Motel 6 after the bucket on a lift truck he was using suddenly became detached.
Terminal Railroad worker allegedly thrown from railcar
EDWARDSVILLE — A Terminal Railroad worker is claims he was injured after he was thrown from a railcar that was struck by a contractor's truck.
Intoxicated woman allegedly forced out of car gets struck by passing vehicle
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims a man forced her to get out of his vehicle while she was intoxicated, causing her to be struck by another vehicle while walking along the dark roadway.
Suit alleges nursing home waited too long to transfer resident to hospital
EDWARDSVILLE — A nursing facility in Maryville is facing a suit claiming they waited weeks to seek treatment for a patient who suffered injuries from a fall, resulting in his death.
Insurer claims subcontractor for O'Fallon water tank project knew of sealant defects prior to policy period
EAST ST. LOUIS — The insurer of a subcontractor who worked on the construction of a ground water storage tank for the City of O'Fallon and faced a suit over defects with the tank's sealant claims the defects were known prior to policy period.
Former Continental Tire employee claims disability discrimination, retaliation
EAST ST. LOUIS — A former worker at Continental Tire claims she was unlawfully terminated in retaliation for taking Family Medical Leave and suffered discrimination because of her disability.
Cabinet makers allegedly kept more than $40,000 in deposits without supplying designs
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville homeowner is suing the owners of a cabinetry business, alleging she paid more than $40,000 in deposits but they failed to provide her with the updated design drawings and blueprints for the project.
Motorist alleges injuries when tire flies off another vehicle, strikes her car
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver claims she was seriously injured when the tire on another vehicle flew off and struck her car on St. Rose Road.
Blues Hog sued over alleged ADA noncompliant website
EAST ST. LOUIS — BBQ sauce manufacturer Blues Hog is facing a suit alleging its website is not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Man claims previous property owner continued to lease portion of land for billboard
EDWARDSVILLE — A man claims the former owner of his property illegally continued to lease a portion of the property for a billboard and collected lease payments after he became the legal owner of the land.
Motorist alleges State Farm failed to evaluate, pay uninsured motorist claim
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims State Farm refuses to evaluate and pay his uninsured motorist claim despite having a fully effective policy at the time of the collision.
Teen cashier alleges Walmart failed to prevent sexual harassment
EDWARDSVILLE — A suit alleges Walmart did not take any action to prevent a 16-year old cashier from being sexually harassed by a 68-year co-worker.
Tenant claims Collinsville apartment building construction debris caused fall
EWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she fell from the stair landing at her Collinsville apartment complex due to construction and renovation work.
Suit alleges Abbott, Mead Johnson knew of formula's danger to premature infants
EDWARDSVILLE — Abbott and Mead Johnson are facing a suit alleging their cow's milk-based infant feeding products caused premature infants to suffer death or serious health injuries.