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Couple claims noisy mine blower fans make their home unfit for occupation
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Thompsonville couple is suing Murray Energy Corporation and The American Coal Company alleging that they negligently installed and operated mine blower fans in a populated area which has caused excessive noise..
Plaintiffs claim Shady's improperly served intoxicated customer
BELLEVILLE — A couple's lawsuit against GNS LLC, d/b/a Shady's, accuses the Summerfield tavern operator of violating the Dram Shop Act by unlawfully selling alcohol to an intoxicated person.
Land buyers claim auction firm engaged in fraud to run up price
BELLEVILLE — A land auction business is being sued for allegedly engaging in shill and/or ghost bidding to raise prices at auctions.
Belleville Family Medical Associates, doctor accused of wrongful death
BELLEVILLE — A man who is administrator of his deceased wife's estate has filed a wrongful death claim against Robert W. Garner, D.O., and Belleville Family Medical Associates Ltd., alleging negligence in medical care.
Drug test facility, school bus company sued over botched drug test
BELLEVILLE — A school bus driver is suing Midwest Occupational Medicine Ltd. and Illinois Central School Bus LLC, a drug testing facility and her employer, alleging consumer fraud and negligence.
United of Omaha Life Insurance Company accused of denying benefits
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing United of Omaha Life Insurance Company, alleging improper denial of disability benefits.
Woman alleges injuries after slipping on oil
BELLEVILLE – A woman is suing Ashland Consumer Markets d//b/a Valvoline Oil Change, a property operator, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Woman files class action against SI Wireless saying it sent unwanted auto texts
EAST ST. LOUIS — A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against SI Wireless LLC, a telecommunication company, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Couple alleges dealership did not provide gap insurance after collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County couple alleges a dealership did not provide gap insurance that they paid for.
Consumer alleges debt collector damaged credit rating on paid debt
Consumer accuses Commonwealth Financial Systems Inc. of false representationEDWARDSVILLE — A consumer is suing Commonwealth Financial Systems Inc., a debt collector, citing alleged unlawful collection and credit reporting practices.Lyndsi K.
Madison Cartage claims California company owes more than $80,000 for services
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison business alleges a California company has not paid for trucking services provided.
Woman files Dram Shop suit over collision with intoxicated driver
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist has filed suit against another driver and a bar after an accident in Collinsville.
Motorist alleges intoxicated woman drove wrong way, caused crash on I-255
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County man alleges he was injured when an intoxicated driver on Interstate 255 struck him because she was traveling the wrong way.
Driver sued for allegedly causing Collinsville collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County couple alleges a Maryville motorist struck the husband's vehicle, which caused him to strike another vehicle.
Motorcyclist says motorist pulled out in front of him
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorcyclist claims a motorist negligently pulled out in front of him in Alton.
Financing firm sues trucking company for alleged breach of contract
EDWARDSVILLE — First Midwest Equipment Finance is suing a trucking company and its owner for allegedly failing to make payments.
Regions Bank alleges borrower failed to make payments
Regions Bank claims a borrower failed to make payments on a loan.
Man sues over Alton rear-end collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist alleges he was injured when he was rear-ended on Martin Luther King Drive in Alton.
Mother claims she and minor son were injured in Glen Carbon Sam's Club
EDWARDSVILLE – A mother alleges she slipped and injured both herself and her son while shopping in a retail warehouse club.
Insurer alleges Johnson's Roofing owes more than $114,000
EDWARDSVILLE – An insurance company alleges a Madison County company has not paid for insurance coverage.