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Electrical construction businesses face suit over failure to pay union contributions
EAST ST. LOUIS — An electrical workers union and the trustees of a multi-employer retiree benefit plan allege two electrical construction businesses have failed to make contributions under a collective bargaining agreement.
Woman alleges debt collector illegally disclosed personal information to third party
EAST ST. LOUIS —A woman alleges a debt collection agency illegally disclosed her personal information to a third party mail house vendor regarding her medical debt.
Driver sues insurer over failure to deny, arbitrate underinsured motorist claim
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman alleges the Standard Fire Insurance Company failed to deny or arbitrate her underinsured motorist policy claim.
Motorist allegedly hits accelerator instead of brake, causes rear end collision
EAST ST. LOUIS — A motorist alleges another driver hit the accelerator instead of the brakes, causing a rear end collision in the World Wide Technology Raceway parking lot.
Former Glen Carbon police officer alleges retaliation for workers' compensation claim over COVID-19 cleaning chemicals
EDWARDSVILLE — A former Glen Carbon police officer alleges he was fired for filing a workers' compensation claim after suffering respiratory problems from the COVID-19 fogger disinfectant used in Village buildings.
Shopper sues over icy slip, fall at O'Fallon Walmart
BELLEVILLE — A shopper claims she suffered injuries when she slipped on ice accumulation in a Walmart parking lot in O'Fallon.
Mother alleges correctional center staff allowed son to die from dehydration after refusing to eat
EAST ST. LOUIS — A mother claims the correctional and medical staff at the Danville Correctional Center allowed her son to die of dehydration after he ate only three meals in about 20 days.
Progressive Insurance sues driver over $51,000 injury claim following Granite City crash
EDWARDSVILLE — Progressive Insurance is suing the driver accused of causing a collision in Granite City, resulting in an insurance claim of more than $51,000.
Lawrence County family alleges harassment, illegal searches
EAST ST. LOUIS — A family alleges they were victims of harassment and illegal searches by their neighbors and Lawrence County deputies in an effort to force them out of the neighborhood.
Plasters, cement mason union alleges violation of collective bargaining agreement
EAST ST. LOUIS — A contracting company is being sued for allegedly failing to pay contributions and submit reports per a collective bargaining agreement with the plasters and cement mason local union.
Shopper slips on air freshener in restroom, sues Granite City Walmart
EDWARDSVILLE — A shopper claims she was injured when she slipped on an air freshener on the restroom floor at the Granite City Walmart.
Man-Up Testosterone allegedly failed to disclose franchise information
EAST ST. LOUIS — Man-Up Testosterone Centers is accused of failing to disclose information on a franchise purchase in violation of federal and state law.
UTV passenger allegedly seriously injured in Bethalto crash with mailbox
EDWARDSVILLE — Bethalto homeowners are being sued after a passenger in a utility task vehicle (UTV) suffered severe injuries and took his own life after the vehicle struck a mailbox that was allegedly covered with weeds and intruding on the roadway.
Contractor allegedly improperly built retaining wall, failed to complete project
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville property owner claims she paid more than $150,000 to a contractor to build a retaining wall that remains incomplete and improperly constructed.
Man alleges injuries after gym equipment broke off the wall
EDWARDSVILLE — A man who claims he was injured at a Madison County fitness facility when his exercise equipment broke off the wall, is accusing the gym and the equipment manufacturer of negligence.
Suit alleges nursing home's negligent care led to resident's death
EDWARDSVILLE — The estate of a former Granite City nursing home patient alleges negligent care led to the patient's multiple falls, health issues and death.
Man alleges promissory note defaults of more than $60,000
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is accused of defaulting on two promissory notes totaling more than $60,000.
Nursing home resident allegedly dropped during transfer from wheelchair
BELLEVILLE — A Madison County nursing and rehab facility is facing a suit after one of its employees dropped a patient during transfer from her wheelchair to her bed.
Abbott, Mead Johnson accused of failing to warn of formula dangers for premature infants
BELLEVILLE — The parents of premature infants who suffered severe illness or death after being fed Similac and Enfamil formulas claim Abbott and Mead Johnson knew of the dangers and failed to provide warnings.
Driver allegedly turned right from left lane, crashing into motorcycle in Alton
BELLEVILLE — A motorcyclist claims he suffered head injuries when a driver attempted to turn right from the left lane of Alby Street in Alton, causing a collision.