Michael Abella News
Construction company sues contractors for alleged breach of contract
EDWARDSVILLE — A construction company is suing contractors for allegedly failing to make payments.
Consumer accuses Credence Resource Management of improper collection practices
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Du Quoin woman filed a class-action lawsuit against a debt collector for allegedly collecting an improper "convenience fee."
Woman sues carpenter after falling through hole in floor
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing a carpenter after she allegedly injured herself when she fell through a hole in the floor.
Administrator of deceased girl's estate sues following fatal plane crash
BELLEVILLE — The special administrator of a deceased girl's estate is suing the deceased pilot after the girl was killed in a plane crash.
Florida residents allege violation of Fair Credit Reporting Act
EAST ST. LOUIS — Two Florida residents are suing several financial institutions for allegedly providing inaccurate information to credit reporting agencies regarding the status of a loan.
Marion County Housing Authority accused of wrongfully terminating executive director
EAST ST. LOUIS — A former executive director of the Marion County Housing Authority is suing the authority and its commissioners for allegedly terminating her employment without a reasonable explanation.
Former SIU law student alleges wrongful expulsion
BENTON — A former Southern Illinois University student alleges she was wrongfully expelled from law school.
Motorist accused of causing rear-end crash
BELLEVILLE — A motorist and her passengers are suing another driver for allegedly causing a rear-end collision.
Granite City residents allege sewer system backed up into home
EDWARDSVILLE — Granite City residents are suing Madison County after the sewer system allegedly backed up into their home.
Cook sues towing vessel owner for alleged unsafe workplace
EDWARDSVILLE — A cook is suing the owner of a towing vessel for allegedly failing to provide proper tools and assistance.
Passenger alleges injuries from St. Louis collision
EDWARDSVILLE - A passenger is suing a motorist for allegedly causing a collision in St. Louis.
Painting contractor alleges inflated refuel charge
EDWARDSVILLE - A painting contractor is suing Sunbelt Rentals Inc., an equipment rental company, citing alleged unfair and deceptive trade practices.
Guest sues property owner for alleged negligence
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing a property owner after he allegedly fell on a wooden step in the garage.
Nursing home alleges resident failed to pay
EDWARDSVILLE - A nursing home facility is suing a resident for failing to pay for services.
Real estate buyer alleges sellers misrepresented flooding problems
EDWARDSVILLE - A real estate buyer is suing the sellers for allegedly misrepresenting the property's flooding problems.
Passenger alleges injuries from rollover Bethalto collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger claims a Godfrey motorist allegedly left the roadway and rolled the car he was riding in.
Patient alleges injuries from slip, fall in bathroom
BELLEVILLE — A patient is suing Washington Park Health and Opportunity Center after she allegedly slipped and fell in the bathroom.
Woman accused of running red light, causing collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist and passenger are suing another driver for allegedly running a red light and causing a collision.
Pedestrian allegedly dies after being struck by motorist
BELLEVILLE — A family claims their father died after being struck by a vehicle while walking along Illinois Route 161.
Conductor alleges injuries from throwing switch
BELLEVILLE — A conductor is suing Union Pacific after he allegedly injured himself while trying to throw a switch.