Marian Johns News
Suit alleges falls contributed to nursing home patient's death
EDWARDSVILLE — A lawsuit alleges a resident at an Edwardsville nursing home died after falling several times and suffering injuries.
Motorist allegedly drove into oncoming traffic, caused Alton crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly driving her vehicle into the oncoming lane of traffic, causing a crash in Alton.
Woman sues over icy slip, fall at Maryville dialysis facility
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing a Maryville dialysis center after she allegedly slipped and fell on accumulated ice and snow.
Passenger sues over Highway 159 collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger is suing a motorist after he was allegedly injured in a collision on Highway 159.
Woman sues cancer center, physicians after husband developed radiation necrosis
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing a cancer treatment center and two of its physicians alleging her husband suffered from radiation necrosis and developed a tumor on his throat due to their negligent care.
Motorist alleges speeding driver caused crash on Route 159
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver who allegedly suffered injuries in a collision claims the other driver was speeding at an intersection on Route 159.
Suit alleges breach of lease agreement between Madison County transportation, trucking companies
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County transportation company claims the trucking company it entered into a commercial motor vehicle leasing agreement with has failed to report accurate load amounts and pay the plaintiff accordingly.
Man sues insurer over denied underinsured motorist claim
EDWARDSVILLE — A man injured in a car crash is suing his insurer for allegedly denying his underinsured motorist claim.
Consumers claim over-the-counter heartburn medication caused cancer
EDWARDSVILLE — A suit alleges that Pfizer, Walgreens and others failed to warn consumers of the risk of exposure to the carcinogen N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) with its over-the-counter ranitidine heart burn medicine.
Suit alleges Stearns Nursing and Rehab Center patient died following fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A Granite City nursing and rehab center is facing a wrongful death suit after a patient allegedly died from complications from a fall and other neglect.
Woman alleges auto dealership sold her defective vehicle
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman alleges a Collinsville auto dealership fraudulently sold her a car that was unsafe and in need of major repair work.
Suit alleges lessee breached contract by interfering with business relationships
EDWARDSVILLE — A spa and salon studio alleges one of its lessees breached their contract by soliciting other lessees, which interfered with their business relationships.
Mother alleges Alton Memorial staff ignored pregnancy complications, resulting in her baby's death
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman alleges Alton Memorial Hospital staff's failure to properly treat her condition during her pregnancy and labor resulted in the death of her baby.
Motorist sues over Route 143 collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman injured in a crash at a State Road 143 intersection in Madison County claims another driver caused the collision when she failed to stop.
Passenger sues drivers, vehicle owner after Illinois Route 111 crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A vehicle passenger claims she suffered injuries and had to be hospitalized after a collision on Illinois Route 111.
Customer sues Walmart over trip, fall at Granite City store
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she suffered injuries after falling due to an uneven rug at the entrance of a Granite City Walmart.
Insurer learns propane fire allegedly caused by heat gun, seeks to recoup $800K
EAST ST. LOUIS — An insurance carrier is seeking to recoup the more than $800,000 claim it paid out to one of its insureds, who allegedly caused a fire while transferring propane to his RV tank.
Patient alleges hospital tried to collect a paid debt
EAST ST. LOUIS — A patient filed a class action lawsuit against Jersey Community Hospital, claiming it attempted to collect on an already paid medical bill.
Suit alleges proposed hospital merger would violate antitrust laws
EAST ST. LOUIS — Marion Healthcare is seeking an injunction against Southern Illinois Hospital Services in an effort to stop its acquisition of Harrisburg Medical Center, alleging it would create a monopoly.
Chicago-based market alleges trademark infringement by Troy grocery store
EAST ST. LOUIS — Chicago-based Pete's Fresh Market is alleging its trademark is being used illegally by a grocer in Troy.