Michael Abella News
Property buyers allege seller failed to disclose flood history
EDWARDSVILLE — Two property buyers allege Best Hometown Bancorp failed to disclose the property's flooding history, resulting in $125,000 in flood damage.
Patron files dram shop suit against Hurricane Bar & Grill
EDWARDSVILLE — A patron is suing Hurricane's Bar & Grill after another patron allegedly became intoxicated and punched him.
Paintless dent repair provider sues former CEO
EDWARDSVILLE — A paintless dent repair service provider is suing its former CEO for allegedly abruptly leaving the company to start his own business.
Bank of Edwardsville sues borrower for failure to pay
EDWARDSVILLE — The Bank of Edwardsville is suing a borrower for failing to pay off a loan.
Customer allegedly lost leg from trip, fall at Jerseyville Hardee's
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Hardee's customer alleges she tripped and fell due to a difference in elevation in the parking lot, resulting in leg amputation.
Insurer says motorist negligently damaged street sweeper
EDWARDSVILLE — An insurance provider for the City of Alton is suing a motorist for allegedly damaging a street sweeper in a collision.
Man alleges injuries from being handcuffed behind his back
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County motorist is suing the Village of Freeburg and a police officer, alleging he suffered injuries from being handcuffed behind his back following neck surgeries.
Motorist alleges injuries from Lenzburg collision
BELLEVILLE — A man claims he was injured when his vehicle was struck on the driver's side by a truck.
Man alleges injuries from rear-end collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a rear-end collision.
Widow alleges husband fell at Four Fountains nursing home
BELLEVILLE — A widow has filed a wrongful death claim against Four Fountains nursing home after her husband allegedly fell.
Property owners sue insurer for alleged breach of contract
BELLEVILLE — Two property owners allege an insurer has failed to satisfactorily settle their claim.
Former employee sues common carrier for alleged negligence
BELLEVILLE — The special administrator of a former Union Pacific employee alleges the decedent developed lung cancer from toxic exposures.
Materials supplier sues construction company for alleged failure to make payments
BELLEVILLE — A construction materials supplier is suing Miese Brothers Construction for allegedly failing to make payments.
Scott Air Force Base employee alleges injuries from unsafe walkway
BELLEVILLE — A Scott Air Force Base worker claims she was injured when she tripped and fell on "debris" on the walkway.
Home sellers sue Alton buyers for allegedly failing to pay
EDWARDSVILLE — A couple who sold a home are suing the buyers, Alton residents Brandon and Kelly Cope, seeking possession of the property and more than $70,000.
Bank says Edwardsville man owes nearly $70,000 in credit card debt
EDWARDSVILLE — A Utah-based bank company is suing Edwardsville resident Adam H. Bernaix, alleging that he breached a credit card agreement.
Man says Wishbone salad dressing misrepresented ingredients
BELLEVILLE — A man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, a salad dressing manufacturer, for allegedly misrepresenting the ingredients.
Motorist, vehicle owner sued following collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver and the vehicle's owner for allegedly causing a collision.
Property owner alleges bar and grill operators damaged property
EDWARDSVILLE — A property owner is suing bar and grill operators for allegedly damaging the property and failing to pay for repairs.
Woman alleges mother died from sepsis in nursing home
EDWARDSVILLE — A surviving daughter is suing a nursing home and care providers after her mother allegedly died due to complications from decubitus ulcers.