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Former Scott Credit Union employee accused of fraud
BELLEVILLE — Members of Scott Credit Union are suing the credit union and its former employee Theodore Longust, citing alleged misapplication of funds.
Widow says CSX Transportation's working conditions contributed to husband's fatal cancer
BELLEVILLE — A widow is suing CSX Transportation Inc., her deceased husband's former employer, alleging an unsafe work environment and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Woman blames Casino Queen for injuries in trip and fall
BELLEVILLE — A customer is suing Casino Queen Inc., a casino operator, alleging insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Woman alleges motorist hit her while changing lanes
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing fellow motorist Spencer Ellis, alleging negligence in connection with a vehicle collision.
Passenger alleges driver crashed into railroad crossing sign
BELLEVILLE — A vehicle passenger is suing motorist Samuel A. Mitchell, alleging negligence in connection with a crash.
Motorist accused of negligently causing collision
BELLEVILLE — A lawsuit filed by a married couple from O'Fallon accuses motorist Michael W. Swindell of negligence in connection with a rear-end collision.
Empire Tax Corp. accused of failing to make payments
BELLEVILLE — A boutique broker dealer is suing Empire Tax Corp., a buyer, citing alleged breach of contract.
Man alleges dog attacked him, caused injuries
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing Daren D. Byest, a dog owner, alleging negligence in connection with an attack by loose dogs.
Woman sues father for paying debts with college funds
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing her father, Jeffrey Mueth, citing alleged conversion of funds.
Man sues motorist over car accident
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing fellow motorist David Martin, alleging negligence in connection with a vehicle collision.
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company says man hasn't paid note
BELLEVILLE — An insurer is suing Adam Devore, a St. Clair County motorist, citing alleged failure to pay.
Woman claims Metro driver caused crash
BELLEVILLE — A passenger is suing transportation provider Bi-State Development Agency, d/b/a Metro, and its employee Jona Ellis, alleging negligence in connection with a vehicle collision.
Illinois Fair Plan Association accused of breaching contract
BELLEVILLE — Two property owners are suing The Illinois Fair Plan Association, an insurance association, citing alleged breach of contract.
Memorial Medical Center accused of negligence in woman's care
BELLEVILLE — A special administrator of a deceased woman's estate is suing Protestant Memorial Medical Center Inc., d/b/a Memorial Hospital, alleging negligence in a wrongful death case.
Motorist says other driver crossed center line and caused crash
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing fellow driver Irina C. Hassenplug, alleging negligence in connection with a collision.
Woman sues pet owners after dog allegedly bit her
A woman is suing two pet owners after a dog allegedly bit her.
Excel Bottling accused of negligence in connection with stairwell fall
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing Excel Bottling Co., a brewing plant owner, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries in connection with a fall.
Driver alleges injures in collision with FedEx employee
BELLEVILLE – A delivery service and its employee are accused of negligence after an accident in Caseyville.
Founders Insurance seeks damages following East St. Louis collision
BELLEVILLE – An insurance company is seeking the costs it paid to a Cahokia resident for damages after an accident at the intersection of state Route 3 and Eighth Street in East St. Louis.
Freeburg motorist claims injures after Belleville accident
BELLEVILLE – A Freeburg man alleges he was injured in a collision with a Belleville resident.