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Women allege children had birth defects from medication
EAST ST. LOUIS – A group of parents is suing over injuries that allegedly occurred to their children in utero while their pregnant mothers were taking a medication.
Insurance company claims its policy doesn't apply in fatal shooting case
BENTON – An insurance company is seeking a Declaratory Judgment regarding a policy it issued and the scope of its coverage, arguing that it should not have to pay in a case of a fatal shooting.
$6 million in damages sought by plaintiff for alleged wrongful termination
BENTON – A former employee of a coal company is suing over a claim that he was fired for seeking a workers' compensation claim.
Woman accuses debt collection agency of violating law
BENTON – An Illinois resident is suing over alleged unfair collection practices by a debt collection agency.
Mine worker claims retaliatory firing, sexual harassment
NASHVILLE – A former employee of a coal mine is suing over several situations she allegedly experienced there, including claims of retaliatory firing and sexual harassment.
Man alleges he was denied employment based on consumer report
BENTON – A Greenville man has filed a class-action suit over denial of employment allegedly based on the consumer report about him.
U.S. agency seeks foreclosure on dairy farm allegedly $1 million in arrears
BENTON – The United States of America is suing over several mortgages allegedly in default by a dairy farm.
Patient claims doctors failed to treat condition, causing her to become blind
BELLEVILLE – A patient claims she became blind when several doctors failed to properly treat a condition causing headaches and vision problems.
Plaintiff sues nursing facility after alleged attack by resident
BELLEVILLE – A St.. Clair County resident is suing over injuries he allegedly suffered at a nursing facility. He is citing negligence.
Man says coal company violated layoff law
BENTON – A coal miner is suing over alleged lack of advance notice of his termination and that of nearly 200 others. He is citing violation of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act.
Man sues over allegations of unfair debt collection practices
BENTON – A man from Godfrey is suing over an attempt to collect a debt.
Sheet Metal Workers seek damages for alleged unpaid benefit fund contributions
EAST ST. LOUIS – A labor union and its benefit plans are suing over alleged missing monies.
Anderson Hospital sued over patient's death following fall in emergency room
EDWARDSVILLE – The special administrator of an estate is suing over the alleged wrongful death of the deceased.
Nearly 200 plaintiffs allege chemical exposure from Just For Men products
BELLEVILLE – Nearly 200 men are suing the maker of Just For Men hair care and hair dye products, alleging exposure to chemicals and injuries that resulted from that exposure. Negligence and breach of express warranty are among the counts.
Man claims diabetes drug led to bladder cancer
EDWARDSVILLE – A married couple is suing over allegations of negative side-effects of a pharmaceutical prescribed to the husband.
Motorist alleges injuries from rear-end collision
BELLEVILLE – A motorist is suing over injuries he claims stem from an automobile accident and is citing negligence.
Intoxicated driver sued following Collinsville collision
EDWARDSVILLE – The driver of an automobile and his passenger are suing over injuries they suffered as the result of a car accident.
Man with lung cancer claims asbestos exposure and negligence
BELLEVILLE – A former laborer is suing over his exposure to asbestos that allegedly led to him developing lung cancer. Negligence is among the charges.
Suit claims wrongful death in aftermath of traffic collision
EDWARDSVILLE – The administrator of an woman's estate is suing over her death in the aftermath of an automobile accident.
Property owners claim contract breach by management firm
Story CopyBELLEVILLE – Two property owners are suing over a management agreement they allege the defendant did not follow.