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Woman sues over slip, fall at Cahokia grocery store
BELLEVILLE — A woman alleges she slipped and fell on a liquid accumulation on the floor of a grocery store in Cahokia.
Suit alleges distracted driver failed to obey traffic signal, caused Edwardsville collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver who was allegedly operating his vehicle while distracted and failed to obey a traffic signal is facing a suit over a collision in Edwardsville.
Motorist alleges injuries in rear-end collision on I-55
BELLEVILLE — A motorist claims he was injured in a rear-end collision allegedly caused by the driver of a tractor trailer on Interstate 55.
Father claims rear end collision in construction zone resulted in son's death
EDWARDSVILLE — A father is suing a home construction company after one of its employees caused a fatal rear end collision in a construction zone, resulting in the death of his son.
Tractor trailer driver alleges injuries from East St. Louis crash
BELLEVILLE — A driver claims he suffered injuries in an East St. Louis collision when another driver failed to yield the right of way.
Class action alleges Jimmy Dean muffin sandwiches falsely labeled as 'whole grain'
EAST ST. LOUIS — Hillshire Brands is facing a class action alleging its Jimmy Dean Delights English muffin sandwich is falsely labeled as "whole grain."
Widow alleges negligent medical care led to husband's death following heart attack
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman alleges her husband's doctors and nurses failed to properly diagnose and treat his myocardial infarction, resulting in his death.
Motorist alleges fractured sternum from Godfrey collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims he suffered a fractured sternum and other serious injuries from a head on collision in Godfrey.
Driver sued over rear end collision in Alton
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver after he allegedly suffered injuries in a rear end collision in Alton.
Former Beverly Farm Foundation employee alleges retaliation over work comp claim
EDWARDSVILLE — A former Beverly Farm Foundation employee claims she was fired in retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim after her finger became stuck in a wheelchair.
Driver alleges concussion from crash at Edwardsville intersection
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist alleges another driver failed to obey a traffic signal and yield the right of way at an Edwardsville intersection, causing a crash.
Minor pedestrian allegedly struck by motorist at East Alton crosswalk
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver allegedly struck a minor who was crossing at a pedestrian crosswalk in East Alton, causing him to suffer injuries.
Man sues Walgreens for denying employment over Consumer Report, failing to provide report
EAST ST. LOUIS — A man claims Walgreens violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FRCA) by denying him a job based on his Consumer Report without providing him with a copy of the report or a summary of his FRCA rights.
Motorist alleges injuries in Pontoon Beach collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A tractor trailer driver and his employer are facing a negligence claim following a collision in Pontoon Beach.
Norfolk Southern Railway worker sues over locomotive collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A Norfolk Southern Railway worker claims improper employee training and safety measures led to a locomotive collision, resulting in injuries.
Patient alleges ureter obstruction after surgery at Gateway Regional
EDWARDSVILLE — A Gateway Regional Medical Center surgeon is accused of negligently suturing a patient's ureter during surgery.
Barge company sued over damage to Melvin Price Locks and Dam
EAST ST. LOUIS — The U.S. Government is suing a barge company whose vessel and barges caused damage to a wall and gate at the Melvin Price Locks and Dam near Alton.
Widow faces suit over husband's $64,000 unpaid nursing care bill
EDWARDSVILLE — A widow is being sued for allegedly failing to pay more than $64,000 to a Maryville nursing home that provided care to her husband.
Insurers allege no duty to defend BIPA violation claim
EAST ST. LOUIS — The insurers of a St. Clair County ice cream and yogurt shop business allege they have no duty to defend a lawsuit alleging violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) filed by an employee.
Abbott, Mead Johnson allegedly failed to warn of formula dangers for premature babies
EDWARDSVILLE — A mother is suing Abbott and Mead Johnson for allegedly failing to warn of the dangers of cow's milk-based infant formulas and the risk of a potentially deadly and life-altering gastrointestinal disease to premature infants.