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Man claims excessive force used during arrest
BELLEVILLE – A citizen is suing a police officer and a municipality over alleged use of excessive force preceding his arrest. Anthony Thomas filed the suit March 23 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Officer Antwan Stith and the Village of Washington Park, which employs Stith.
Guest claims Casino Queen slot machine fell apart and struck him
BELLEVILLE – A patron at a casino is suing over injuries he allegedly suffered when a slot machine fell apart and fell on him.
Woman sues Casino Queen over slip and fall on wheelchair ramp
BELLEVILLE – A St. Clair County woman is suing over injuries she allegedly suffered while she was walking on casino property. She is citing negligence.
Woman alleges negligence in collision at MotoMart
BELLEVILLE – A motorist who says her parked car was struck by another motorist claims she was injured in the crash. She is citing negligence.
Carbondale attorney sued for alleged legal malpractice
BELLEVILLE – A client of a law firm and her spouse are suing over the firm's alleged mishandling of her case. Breach of contract and legal negligence are among the several charges.
Tow truck driver alleges injuries from gas station collision
BELLEVILLE – A tow truck operator is suing over injuries he allegedly sustained when another motorist backed into his vehicle in a parking lot. He is citing negligence.
Homeowners claim breach of contract after State Farm denies claim
BELLEVILLE – Homeowners are suing over alleged breach of contract by their insurer in the wake of a denied claim.
Plaintiff claims defendant's negligent driving resulted in injuries
BELLEVILLE – A motorist is suing another driver over injuries that were allegedly sustained in the course of an automobile accident. He is citing negligence.
Bicyclist claims he was injured when car struck him
BELLEVILLE – A bicyclist is suing over injuries he claims to have suffered when a vehicle struck him. He is citing negligence.
Suit claims owner, driver of truck at fault for injuries
BELLEVILLE – A driver is suing both the owner and driver of a truck after she allegedly was injured in a collision. Negligent hiring and training are among the counts.
Motorist claims rear-end collision left him injured
BELLEVILLE – A driver is suing over allegations that he was injured in a rear-end collision. He is citing negligence.
Mother alleges carbon monoxide exposure at motel sickened children
EDWARDSVILLE – The mother of two minor children is suing over their alleged exposure to carbon monoxide gas while attending a birthday party. She is citing negligence.
Man claims InstaCredit Auto Mart refused to repair truck and had it repossessed
EDWARDSVILLE – A customer at a used vehicle dealership is suing over alleged warranty and repair issues, plus a dispute over possession of the truck.
Man claims asbestos exposure led to cancer
BELLEVILLE – A former mechanic is suing over his alleged exposure to asbestos fibers. Negligence and conspiracy are among the five counts.
Passenger in vehicle claims negligent driver caused her injury
EDWARDSVILLE – The passenger in a vehicle is suing over injuries she allegedly received in the course of an accident. She is citing negligence.
Scott Credit Union sued over alleged misappropriation of funds
BELLEVILLE – A Missouri corporation and an Illinois resident are suing over a credit union's alleged mishandling of their money.
Nursing home sued over patient's death
EDWARDSVILLE – The daughter of a deceased woman is suing a nursing home, alleging that negligent actions resulted in her mother's death.
Wood River tenant sues after falling down basement stairs
EDWARDSVILLE – A tenant is suing her landlord over injuries she allegedly suffered during a fall down basement stairs.
Couple sue, alleging damages due to asbestos
BELLEVILLE – A husband and wife are suing over the husband's alleged exposure to asbestos during his working life; she claims she has been damaged as well.
Suit alleges misappropriation of funds held by credit union
BELLEVILLE – A group of seven individuals and companies are suing over alleged misappropriation of their money at the hands of an agent of a credit union.