Michael Abella News
Woman sues Cahokia Nursing for wrongful death
BELLEVILLE — An independent administrator of a deceased man's estate has filed a wrongful death claim against Cahokia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Eileen Hoag, RD, LD; and SW Financial Services Company, alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Patient alleges doctors failed to diagnose carcinoma
BELLEVILLE — A patient claims several physicians failed to properly diagnose and treat his renal cell carcinoma.
Rend Lake College board, president accused of retaliatory discharge
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing Rend Lake College Board of Trustees and the college president for allegedly terminating him for refusing to spend work time performing unrelated activities.
South Carolina widow blames CSX Transportation for her husband's death
EDWARDSVILLE — A widow who lives in South Carolina is suing CSX Transportation Inc., a railroad company, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Man alleges injuries from ambulance crash
BELLEVILLE — A restrained passenger is suing O'Fallon Shiloh Emergency Medical Services, an ambulance service provider, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Creditor alleges fraudulent transfers
EDWARDSVILLE — A creditor is suing several business controllers for allegedly unlawfully transferring assets and interests and failing to make payments.
Woman claims doctor refilled narcotic prescription for patient with history of drug abuse
BELLEVILLE — A special administrator of a deceased man's estate is suing a doctor for allegedly negligently refilling an opioid narcotic for a patient with a history of drug and alcohol abuse.
Consumer sues peanut butter manufacturer for alleged unlawful advertising
BELLEVILLE— A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against Aldi for allegedly charging a premium price for peanut butter wit evaporated cane juice.
Tenant sues property owner over slip and fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A tenant claims he was injured when he slipped and fell on the sidewalk at his apartment complex.
Woman alleges decedent developed pressure ulcers in nursing home
BELLEVILLE — An executor of a deceased woman's estate is suing Covenant Care Midwest Inc. d/b/a Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab Center, alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Highland motorist blamed for bicyclist's injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A suit filed on a minor's behalf accuses a motorist of taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
East St. Louis Housing Authority accused of breaching contract
BELLEVILLE — A consulting firm is suing East St. Louis Housing Authority, alleging breach of agreement.
Woman sues Dollar Tree over alleged defective ramp
BELLEVILLE — A patron is suing Dollar Tree Stores Inc. and H2 Holdings LLC, retail store operators, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Memorial Hospital Home Health, others accused of causing infection
BELLEVILLE — A patient claims she suffered an infection due to improper home health care.
Woman alleges injuries from damaged curb
BELLEVILLE — A business invitee is suing Howland 3 Investments LLC and Tracy L. Bardin, property operators, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Patient alleges negligence following surgery
BELLEVILLE — A patient is suing Lincoln Surgical Associates Ltd. and a physician alleging negligence in medical care..
Mother alleges physician failed to timely intervene, injuring newborn
BELLEVILLE — A mother is suing Memorial Hospital and Frank F. Mussemann, MD, alleging negligence in labor and delivery care.
Quality Carriers blamed for injuries to chemical worker
BELLEVILLE — A chemical worker from Arnold, Mo. is suing Quality Carriers Inc., a trucking company, alleging negligence and insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
First Student, bus driver blamed for injuries in crash
BELLEVILLE — A school-bus passenger is suing bus driver Rita R. McCall and bus operator First Student Inc., alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Blake Behme Law Group, attorneys accused of legal malpractice
BELLEVILLE — A divorced woman from St. Clair County is suing lawyers Edward J. Blake Jr. and Megan M. Gilbreth and law firm Blake Behme Law Group PC, alleging legal malpractice.