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Thiems Construction accused of failing paying subcontractor
EDWARDSVILLE — A government agency and subcontractor are suing contractor Thiems Construction Co. and its insurer Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. of America, citing alleged breach of a subcontract agreement.
3M Company, others accused of misrepresenting dental products
EDWARDSVILLE — A dental care provider is suing makers and distributors of dental restorative and cement products, citing alleged breach of express and implied warranties.
Missouri company alleges former bookkeeper owes $100,000
EDWARDSVILLE — A Missouri company is suing its former bookkeeper, alleging fraud and unjust enrichment of more than $86,000.
Guest alleges injuries from playground at wedding reception
EDWARDSVILLE — An East Alton woman is suing event venue operators in Worden, alleging their negligence led to injuries for one of the plaintiffs.
Conductor sues St. Louis rail carrier for injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing a railroad carrier, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries.
Madison County driver alleges another motorist caused crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing a motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Elderly Granite City man seeks to recover alleged stolen property
EDWARDSVILLE — A Granite City man in his 60s is suing a woman who lived with him for 15 years, alleging financial exploitation of an elderly person.
Man alleges injuries following slip and fall on ice
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing Phillips 66, alleging the defendant's negligence caused the plaintiff to fall on ice and suffer injuries.
Former employee files class action against rehab facility for wrongful termination
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing an area rehabilitation facility owner, alleging violation of workers compensation acts, retaliation and wrongful termination.
R.P. Lumber alleges Edwardsville customer owes nearly $57,000
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville lumber business is suing a local customer, alleging failure to pay nearly $57,000.
First Collinsville Bank claims borrowers defaulted on loan
EDWARDSVILLE — First Collinsville Bank is suing after two borrowers allegedly defaulted on their loan.
Dentist sued after patient allegedly contracts herpes virus from contaminted tools
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims her daughter contracted the herpes simplex Type 1 virus from contaminated dental tools during a routine dental exam.
Ship repairman alleges shipyard owner's negligence caused amputation
EDWARDSVILLE — A ship repairman is suing a Hartford shipyard owner, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the plaintiff's right hand being amputated.
State Farm alleges damages to leased Cottage Hills home
EDWARDSVILLE — State Farm is suing two Illinois residents, alleging their negligence caused damage to Cottage Hills property they were leasing.
Insurance provider alleges construction business owes $229,000
EDWARDSVILLE — An insurance provider is suing an Illinois construction company, alleging it owes more than $229,000.
Mother alleges hospital failed to provide HSV treatment for newborn
BELLEVILLE — An Illinois mother is suing Maryville health care providers, alleging their negligence caused injuries to her newborn son.
Sister alleges companies using asbestos products caused sibling's death
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing dozens of companies, alleging their negligence caused her sister to die of asbestos-related causes.
Maryville customer sues Fairview Heights shopping center over slip and fall on ice
BELLEVILLE — A Maryville woman is suing Fairview Heights shopping center operators, alleging their negligence caused her to fall on ice and suffer injuries.
Motorist blames towing company, driver for causing collision
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County motorist is suing a towing company and a driver, alleging their negligence caused a crash in Caseyville that injured the plaintiff.
St. Clair County motorist alleges another driver caused crash
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County motorist is suing another driver, alleging the defendant's negligent driving caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.