Michael Abella News
Guest sues DoubleTree after cutting foot on pool ladder
EDWARDSVILLE — A hotel guest is suing DoubleTree after he allegedly cut his foot on a swimming pool ladder.
Woman accuses driver for allegedly causing crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County motorist is suing another driver, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash..
Bank accuses Wood River man of contract breach
&&&EDWARDSVILLE — A bank is suing a Wood River man, alleging breach of a promissory note.
Visitor sues Wood River property owner over trip, fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing a Wood River property owner, alleging his negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Stanislaus Credit Control accused of attempting to collect discharged debt
EAST ST. LOUIS — A St. Clair County resident is suing a debt collector for allegedly attempting to collect on a debt that had been discharged following bankruptcy.
Guest sues homeowner over slip, fall on rug
EDWARDSVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing a Madison County homeowner after she allegedly slipped on a rug.
Property owners sue City of Venice for alleged discrimination over home renovation
EDWARDSVILLE — Two property owners are suing the City of Venice for alleged discrimination after the city threatened to revoke their permit to renovate a home.
Centreville man says debt collector did not verify alleged debt
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Centreville man is suing a debt collector for allegedly failing to provide verification of an alleged debt and threatening him with a lawsuit if he did not pay.
Motorist sued over East St. Louis rear-end collision
BELLEVILLE — Two motorists are suing another driver for allegedly causing a rear-end collision in East St. Louis.
Firefighter sues City of Belleville for allegedly violating Civil Rights Act
EAST ST. LOUIS — An African American man is suing the City of Belleville for allegedly terminating his employment after he sought to use accumulated sick leave and vacation time following surgery.
Customer sues over slip, fall at Alton Shop n' Save
EDWARDSVILLE — A customer alleges she was injured when she slipped on water at the Alton Shop n' Save.
Motorist says driver backed into her vehicle
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly hitting her vehicle while attempting to back out of a parking spot at the same time.
Driver, passengers allege injuries from rear-end crash
BELLEVILLE — Driver and passengers are suing James M. Ellison, a motorist, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Perry County employees allege age discrimination
EAST ST. LOUIS — Two employees are suing the Perry County Board of Commissioners and Perry County Highway Department, local government units, alleging age discrimination and retaliation.
Two consumers say Inventure Foods provided misleading ingredients list
EAST ST. LOUIS — Two consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Inventure Foods Inc., a snack chips manufacturer, alleging unfair and deceptive business practices.
Woman alleges debt collector attempted to collect following bankruptcy
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing Carrington Mortgage Services LLC, a debt collector, citing alleged unfair and unconscionable collection practices.
First National Collection Bureau accused of violating collections law
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing First National Collection Bureau Inc., a debt collector, alleging unfair and unconscionable collection practices.
Former tenant accuses landlord, insurer of conspiracy to defraud
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville woman is suing suing State Farm and her landlord for allegedly wrongfully accusing her of vandalism in an attempt to remedy a code violation.
Shopper alleges injuries from slip, fall at grocery store
EDWARDSVILLE — A shopper is suing a grocery store after she allegedly slipped and fell on ice.
Vehicle service contract seller accused of failing to pay
BELLEVILLE — Marathon Administrative is suing a vehicle service contract seller for allegedly retaining funds and failing to pay.