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Tenant accuses Terra Properties, others of responsibility for black mold
EDWARDSVILLE — A tenant is suing Terra Properties Inc.; Mary O'Neal, as trustee of O"Neal Trust; and Raz Repair Inc., property managers and maintenance provider, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Motorist says injuries stem from woman letting visually impaired son drive truck
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is suing motorist Bruce Mattea and his mother, vehicle owner Wanda Mattea, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Motorist accused of negligence in head-on collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A lawsuit against motorist Kelsie Browning alleges negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries in connection with a head-on collision.
The Cyclery & Fitness Center accused of negligence following crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing The Cyclery & Fitness Center, alleging that the company negligently entrusted its vehicle to an employee involved in a collision.
Man says dog owner, landlords responsible for injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing Robert Pospichel, a dog owner, and property owners James Holmes, Elaine Holmes and Jane Doe, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries in connection with a dog's attempted attack.
Man blames owner of borrowed motorcycle for injuries
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing motorcycle owner Lawrence J. Stemmley Sr. and St. Clair County, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Collision leads to claim of negligence
BELLEVILLE — A motorist and passenger are suing driver Jeanna Fike, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Pier 1 customer says chair fell on her
BELLEVILLE — A patron is suing Pier 1 Imports US Inc. and employee Heidi Holtgrewe alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Pedestrian claims dog attacked her on street
BELLEVILLE — A pedestrian is suing Vivian Baker, a pet owner, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Motorcyclist sues driver for allegedly causing collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorcyclist is blaming an automobile driver for a collision that he blames on negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Man says driver responsible for crash near Weingarten
BELLEVILLE — A Granite City man is suing Elaine Strube, a motorist, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Woman blames fellow motorist for head-on crash
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing a fellow motorist, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to avoid a collision.
Shade tree mechanic blames illness on asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE — A man who worked at a brake shop, as a laborer, as a shade tree mechanic as well as ome remodeling projects is suing Akebono Brake Corp., Allfax Products LLC, American Honda Co. Inc., Arvinmeritor Inc., et. al., alleging negligence that exposed him to asbestos fibers in the course of his work.
Property owners blame City of O'Fallon for storm sewer problems
BELLEVILLE — Owners of real estate are suing the City of O'Fallon, alleging negligence in connection with a storm sewer.
First Student bus company, driver sued following collision
BELLEVILLE — A lawsuit against school bus operator First Student Inc. and bus driver Rita McCall alleges negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Delivery man alleges injuries from dog bite
BELLEVILLE — A restaurant employee is suing Joseph Kemper, a dog owner, alleging negligence and insufficient measures were taken to prevent his injuries.
Woman claims fellow motorist was negligent in collision
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing fellow motorist Surrendric Smith, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries in connection with a collision.
Couple claim damages from asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE — A married couple's lawsuit against Alfa Laval Inc., Armstrong Pumps Inc., Borg-Warner Morse Tec LLC, Buffalo Air Handling, et. al., alleges failure to keep the woman from being exposed to asbestos that caused lung cancer.
Woman alleges talcum powder caused ovarian cancer
BELLEVILLE — A cancer survivor has filed suit against a talcum powder product manufacturer, distributor and seller for allegedly failing to prevent injuries and negligence after a link between talc and cancer was discovered.
Woman alleges motorist caused collision while talking on phone
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing a fellow motorist for alleged negligence in connection with a collision.