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Phillips North America sued over alleged chemical exposure from foam in CPAP machines
EAST ST. LOUIS — Phillips North America and others are facing a suit over the Polyester-based polyurethane in their CPAP machines.
Man sues Granite City bar over alleged unprovoked attack by intoxicated man
EDWARDSVILLE — A man claims he was attacked and beaten by an intoxicated patron at a bar in Granite City.
Motorist alleges U.S. Marshal caused Maryville collision
EAST ST. LOUIS — A driver alleges she suffered severe injuries on State Route 159 when a U.S. Marshal failed to slow his vehicle down at an intersection and caused a collision.
Former Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House VP alleges wrongful termination, discrimination
EAST ST. LOUIS — A former vice president with Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House claims she was terminated in retaliation for disclosing "inappropriate financial practices."
Woman alleges third party illegally attempts to collect alleged QVC debt
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman alleges a third party debt collector is trying to collect on an alleged QVC debt without providing validation that a debt exists.
Man sues Argosy Casino over slip, fall down steps
EDWARDSVILLE — An Alton casino patron claims he was injured when he fell down the stairs and suffered fractured ribs.
Walmart customer alleges unsecured rug caused her to fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A Walmart customer claims she fell due to a rug that was not properly affixed to the floor.
Pedestrian sues Madison over trip, fall on manhole cover
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she fell over a depressed manhole cover in Madison and incurred more than $100,000 in medical treatment costs.
Tenant sues over slip, fall at Collinsville apartment complex
EDWARDSVILLE — A tenant is suing a Collinsville apartment after she allegedly slipped on a stairway without handrails.
Woman alleges injuries from slip, fall at Highland restaurant
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing Taco Bell and Kentucky Fried Chicken after she allegedly slipped at one of their restaurants in Highland and suffered injuries.
Homeowner alleges plumbing company failed to properly fix water, sewer line
EDWARDSVILLE — A St. Clair County homeowner alleges a plumbing company damaged his property and failed to properly fix a water and sewer line extending from his house to the city line.
Gateway Rail sues insurer over denied claim for railway car damage
EDWARDSVILLE — A railroad company is suing its insurer for allegedly denying its claim after several rail cars were stripped of wiring and electrical components.
Driver allegedly sideswiped another vehicle, causing it to crash into pond
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims another driver sideswiped her vehicle on Interstate 270, causing the plaintiff to crash into a pond.
Marion High School student alleges track coach made racially discriminating comments, seeks $500K in damages
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Marion High School student claims her track coach made a racially discriminating comment and then retaliated against her on social media for reporting the alleged discrimination.
Iron workers union claims Red Bird Machinery failed to abide by collective bargaining agreement
EAST ST. LOUIS — St. Louis District Iron Workers Union claims Alpha Iron dissolved and became Red Bird Machinery, and then failed to abide by a collective bargaining agreement.
Dive barge worker sues over trip, fall
EAST ST. LOUIS — A dive barge worker claims he was injured when he tripped over a channel laying across the deck.
Discrimination suit alleges Pepsi promoted white employees with less qualifications, experience
EAST ST. LOUIS — An African American female employee at Pepsi MidAmerica claims white female employees with less qualifications and experience were given promotions and higher pay.
Fuel company worker alleges benzene exposure caused cancer
EDWARDSVILLE — A fuel company worker alleges his exposure to benzene and other toxic chemicals caused him to develop cancer.
Suit alleges Anderson Hospital failed to timely notify insurer of medical malpractice claim
EAST ST. LOUIS — An insurance carrier alleges its insured, Anderson Hospital, waited five years to notify it about a lawsuit filed by a mother alleging her baby suffered complications from a herpes infection.
Passenger alleges injuries in rear-end collision
EAST ST. LOUIS — A passenger alleges he was injured when a truck driver caused a rear-end collision on Illinois Route 1, causing the vehicle the plaintiff was riding in to go into a ditch.