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Collinsville residents claim they were injured in Fairview Heights accident
BELLEVILLE – Two Collinsville residents allege a Missouri driver's actions caused them injuries in an accident in Fairview Heights.
Consumer alleges shower stool collapsed
BELLEVILLE – A woman alleges that she was injured when a shower stool she was using collapsed.
Motorist accused of negligence following fatal collision
BELLEVILLE — A special administrator of a deceased woman's estate has filed a wrongful death claim against motorist Paula Schaefer, alleging negligence in connection with a vehicle collision.
Driver, passenger sue motorist over collision
BELLEVILLE — A driver and passenger are suing motorist Donald Benton, alleging negligence in connection with an automobile collision.
Memorial Hospital, doctor accused of negligence
BELLEVILLE — A married couple's lawsuit against Stephen Mueller, M.D., and Memorial Hospital alleges negligence in medical care.
Shopper alleges injuries from slip and fall
BELLEVILLE — A patron is suing Shop N Save Warehouse Foods Inc. and Supervalue Inc., grocery store operators, alleging negligence in connection with a slip and fall.
Geico Insurance claims driver is responsible for crash
BELLEVILLE — An automobile insurer is suing Calvin Grant, a St. Clair County resident, alleging negligence in connection with a collision.
Village of Washington Park blamed for alleged sewage backups
BELLEVILLE — The Village of Washington Park is being sued by businesses alleging temporary nuisance and negligent trespass.
Missouri man sues St. Clair County woman over collision
BELLEVILLE — A man from St. Charles County, Missouri, is suing Tiffany A. Doss, a St. Clair County motorist, alleging negligence in connection with a vehicle collision.
Sears Auto Center accused of firing man based on false claim
BELLEVILLE — A mechanic is suing Christopher R. Boone and Sears Holding Co. d/b/a Sears Auto Center, employer and co-employer, alleging wrongful termination in connection with an attempt to scapegoat the plaintiff.
Former KFC employee alleges defamation, wrongful termination
BELLEVILLE — A former shift supervisor at a Collinsville KFC restaurant is suing restaurant owner Hohman Enterprises Inc. and former co-workers Mildred Hasty and Kayla Brown, alleging defamation and wrongful discharge.
Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees accused of discrimination
BELLEVILLE – An African-American woman alleges she experienced discrimination because of her race while employed with a university.
Motorist claims she was injured by driver that ignored stop sign
BELLEVILLE – A woman is seeking damages after an accident near Mascoutah Avenue.
Man alleges Construction Turnaround Services terminated him after on-the-job injury
EDWARDSVILLE – A man alleges he was wrongfully terminated after he was injured on the job and requested workers' compensation.
Woman claims fellow motorist negligently caused collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is suing fellow motorist Carla Lewis, alleging negligence in connection with a collision.
Medical malpractice suit alleges prescription resulted in death
EDWARDSVILLE — An executor of a deceased woman's estate is suing Sophia Rostovtseva, M.D.; Maryville Physicians' Services LLC; UDI #2 LLC; Unlimited Development Inc.; Home Pharmacy Services LLC; et. al., in a case alleging wrongful death due to negligence in health care.
Woman accused of negligently hitting vehicle containing family
EDWARDSVILLE — A couple's lawsuit, filed on behalf of their son and themselves, alleges that motorist Jamie Huber was negligent in connection with an automobile collision.
Midwest Biodiesel Products, guarantors accused of failing to pay loan
EDWARDSVILLE — A financing company is suing borrower Midwest Biodiesel Products LLC and guarantors Terry Zintel, George Sprague and St. Louis Biofuels LLC, citing alleged breach of contract and guaranty.
Woman seeks compensation from motorist for crushed leg
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger is suing motorist Nicholas Holthaus, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Man alleges assault at Collinsville wedding
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing Leighton Evatt Post 365 of the American Legion and patrons Jason R. Smith, Christopher J. Smith, Justin D. Hill and Dennis Slater, alleging assault and negligence.