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Tenants allege landlord broke lease, illegally turned off electricity
EDWARDSVILLE — A couple claims their apartment landlord broke their lease, failed to return their security deposit and illegally turned off their electricity.
Man allegedly stabbed by intoxicated patron at Belleville pub
BELLEVILLE — A is suing a Belleville pub, alleging he was stabbed by an intoxicated patron at the bar.
Suit alleges driver speeding through Springfield parking lot caused crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is accused of driving through a Springfield parking lot at an excessive speed, causing a collision with another vehicle.
Passengers allege driver pulled into oncoming traffic
EDWARDSVILLE — Two passengers claim they suffered multiple injuries in a collision in Alton when a motorist entered an intersection in front of oncoming traffic.
Customer sues over icy slip, fall at Belleville Walmart
BELLEVILLE — Walmart is facing a negligence claim from a customer who allegedly slipped on ice accumulation in the parking lot of its supercenter in Belleville.
Motorist alleges injuries from rear end collision in Alton
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims she was injured when her vehicle was struck from behind while she was stopped at a traffic light in Alton.
Hunter allegedly fell from defective tree stand, shattering his leg
EDWARDSVILLE — A hunter claims he shattered his leg when the ladder on his tree stand collapsed, causing him to fall to the ground.
Bi-State bus driver accused of causing rear end collision in Fairview Heights
BELLEVILLE — A motorist claims he suffered serious injuries after a Bi-State bus driver collided with his vehicle at an intersection in Fairview Heights.
Bus passenger alleges injuries in Granite City crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A bus passenger claims she was injured when a woman crashed her employer's van into the bus in Granite City.
Motorist sues truck driver over Pontoon Beach rear end collision.
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims he and his minor children were injured in a rear end collision in Pontoon Beach.
Woman in stopped vehicle sues over rear end collision on Illinois 255
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she was in a stopped vehicle on Illinois 255 in Edwardsville when another motorist caused a rear-end collision.
Man alleges truck driver struck his parked vehicle on the shoulder of I-55
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims he was injured when a truck driver his his vehicle as he was stopped on the shoulder of the road.
Suit alleges minor suffered concussion in Godfrey crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A mother whose son was a passenger in a vehicle that was involved in a collision at an intersection in Godfrey is suing both of the drivers.
Motorist sues truck driver over rear end crash on I-55
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims a tractor trailer driver who rear ended his vehicle on I-55 was speeding and failed to have adequate brakes on the truck.
Broken handrail on mobile home allegedly caused woman's fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing the owner and tenant of a mobile home in Alton after a broken handrail allegedly caused her to fall down the exterior steps.
Construction employee alleges he was fired for filing Workers' Compensation claim
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville framing and foundation construction company is accused of firing an employee in retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim.
Suit alleges speeding truck driver caused I-55 crash
EAST ST. LOUIS — A motorist claims he suffered multiple injuries in a rear end collision on Interstate 55 allegedly caused by a speeding truck driver.
Loan co-signer claims credit union made harassing collection calls
EAST ST. LOUIS — A co-signer on a car loan claims she receives harassing and illegal collection calls from Scott Credit Union.
Suit alleges drunk driver caused Route 3 crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims an intoxicated driver with a record of previous drunk driving incidents ran a red light and caused a collision on Illinois Route 3.
Motorist alleges Alton Fire Department employee caused crash while responding to emergency call
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing the Alton Fire Department alleging a department vehicle entered the intersection while responding to an emergency call and struck the plaintiff's vehicle.