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Metro East Marine claims work on intersection damaged property
BELLEVILLE — A boat sales and service business is suing Hank's Excavating & Landscaping Inc. and Keely & Sons Inc., accusing the contractors of negligence in construction of a roundabout intersection.
Woman says she slipped on banana peel in Aldi's lot
BELLEVILLE — A customer is suing Aldi Inc., a retail store operator, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
St. Louis County residents seek damages from lawyers in 22-count claim
EAST ST. LOUIS — Two residents of St. Louis County, Missouri, are suing a lawyer and his firm based in Effingham County, Illinois; two lawyers based in Las Vegas, Nevada; and the Law Vegas lawyers' firm, with a range of allegations that vary among the defendants.
Shopper alleges injuries from slip and fall at Wal-Mart
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims she was injured when she slipped and fell on water while entering a Wal-Mart store.
People Against Dirty Manufacturing PBC accused of false all natural label
BELLEVILLE — A woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against People Against Dirty Manufacturing PBC, a cleaning products manufacturer, citing alleged deceptive and unfair business practices over its all natural label.
City of Edwardsville sued after driver struck fallen tree
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger alleges injuries when the vehicle she was riding in struck a fallen tree.
Customer alleges injuries from trip and fall in Wal-Mart parking lot
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims she was injured when she stepped in a pothole in the Wal-Mart parking lot.
Clean Uniform Company accused of negligence in connection with fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A car dealer employee is suing Clean Uniform Company, a floor mat provider, alleging negligence in connection with a slip and fall.
Driver, passenger allege motorist caused collision while using cell phone
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver and passenger from Madison County are suing another motorist for allegedly causing a collision.
Consumers allege injuries from Just For Men hair products
BELLEVILLE — A group of consumers has filed suit against Combe Inc, Combe Products Inc., Combe Laboratories and Combe International Ltd., hair care product manufacturers, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Man alleges injuries after plastic container collapsed
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing Buckhorn Inc., a plastic container manufacturer, citing alleged failure to warn and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Plant owner accuses Jet Enterprises & Holding of trespass, conversion
BELLEVILLE — A plant owner is suing Jet Enterprises & Holding Co. LLC, a California corporation, citing alleged illegal and improper financial gain.
Motorist blames allegedly distracted driver for Interstate 55 accident
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist alleges a distracted driver caused another vehicle to strike hers while traveling in Madison County.
Driver sues following Glen Carbon accident
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist alleges he was injured in an accident in Glen Carbon.
Company alleges Midwest Biodiesel Products owes more than $120,000
EDWARDSVILLE – An energy commodity trader is suing Midwest Biodiesel Products, a biofuel provider, citing alleged failure to pay.
Edwardsville motorist allegedly crashed while distracted by radio
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman and two minor children are suing an Edwardsville motorist, alleging he crashed into their vehicle while distracted by his radio.
Motorist accused of negligence in collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision.
Passengers allege driver caused fatal crash
EDWARDSVILLE — Several passengers are suing the representative of the estate of a motorist, whom the plaintiffs allege caused a crash that killed the defendant and injured the plaintiffs.
Motorist blames Missouri driver for causing crash, injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — An Illinois motorist is suing a St. Louis driver, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Motorist accuses another driver of causing crash, injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.