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Insurer alleges tractor trailer driver failed to secure load, caused cargo damage
EAST ST. LOUIS — A cargo carrier company is facing a claim its tractor trailer driver failed to secure a load, causing more than $200,000 in cargo damage.
Driver accused of running red light, causing collision
BELLEVILLE — A driver who ran a red light and caused an injury collision on Frank Scott Parkway in St. Clair County is facing a negligence claim. Ryan Hetman filed a complaint Sept. 14 in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit for St. Clair County against Zachary Taylor alleging negligence.Hetman was driving a Honda Passport on Frank Scott Parkway on Jan. 2, 2020, according to his complaint.
Parents allege premature infants developed NEC from Mead Johnson, Abbott formulas
EDWARDSVILLE — Several parents claim Mead Johnson and Abbott should have used pasteurized breastmilk in their infant formulas rather than cow's milk, which they claim caused their premature infants to suffer injuries.
Woman sues over fall on steps at Alton Airbnb
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she was injured when she fell on steps that "gave out" at an Airbnb in Alton.
Suit alleges physician fraudulently billed for surgical procedures he didn't perform
EDWARDSVILLE — A truck service company alleges a surgeon fraudulently billed for procedures he didn't perform on the plaintiff's employee following a work injury.
Parents allege premature infants died after being fed Similac
EDWARDSVILLE — Two mothers claim their premature babies died after being fed Abbott's Similac formula and suffering complications from Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC).
Tenant sues over icy slip, fall at Edwardsville apartment complex
EDWARDSVILLE — A tenant at an Edwardsville apartment claims she slipped and fell on black ice that accumulated at the bottom of the stairs at her apartment complex, causing her to suffer injuries.
Woman sues over slip, fall on Granite City McDonald's walkway
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman alleges she slipped on a slick, muddy substance on a McDonald's walkway in Granite City.
Tenant sues over alleged slip, fall on moss covered ramp at apartment complex
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she slipped and fell down a ramp covered with moss while leaving her Highland apartment.
Patient allegedly suffered burns after hospital staff left heating pad on too long
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient alleges she suffered third degree burns and other injuries after hospital staff left a hot heating pad/blanket on her torso following surgery.
Man allegedly struck in head with beer bottle by intoxicated patron at Waterloo bar
BELLEVILLE — A man claims he was struck in the head with a beer bottle by an intoxicated patron at a Waterloo tavern.
Woman alleges bathroom door slammed shut, caused injuries at St. Clair County hospital
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims she was injured when a bathroom door allegedly slammed closed in a waiting room at Protestant Memorial Hospital.
Manufacturer alleges employee diverted sales of its products to his own company
EDWARDSVILLE — A Glen Carbon-based company alleges one of its employees diverted the sale of products to the plaintiff's customers using his own company.
Woman alleges rotting stairs at Granite City property led to fall, injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman alleges she fell and suffered injuries on rotting stairs at a property in Granite City.
Suit alleges risk management company gave negligent recommendations
BELLEVILLE — A food production business in St. Clair County alleges a risk management services company gave negligent projections and recommendations, leading to more than $18 million in business losses.
Suit alleges negligent care led to nursing home patient's fall, pressure ulcers
BELLEVILLE — A nursing and rehab facility located in Lebanon is facing a claim from a former patient's estate alleging negligent care led to the patient's fall, pressure ulcers and infection.
Railway engineer alleges unsuitable equipment led to his injuries
BELLEVILLE — An engineer with The Alton & Southern Railway company claims unsuitable equipment caused him to suffer injuries.
Woman alleges doctor's misdiagnosis led to termination of her pregnancy
BELLEVILLE — A woman alleges her pregnancy was wrongfully terminated after a physician misdiagnosed her condition as an ectopic pregnancy.
Glen Carbon property owner alleges tenants caused property to be condemned
EDWARDSVILLE — A Glen Carbon property owner alleges tenants failed to maintain the property and allowed it to become so damaged that it was condemned by the village.
Suit alleges truck driver attempting to change lanes on I-255 caused crash
BELLEVILLE — A truck driver and his employer are facing a negligence claim after he allegedly collided with a vehicle while attempting to change lanes on I-255 in St. Clair County.