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Cahokia Police Dept. sued by man alleging civil rights violation
A Cahokia man filed suit against the Cahokia Police Department and officer Travis Montgomery in St. Clair County Circuit Court May 9, alleging his civil rights were violated.
Steel worker seeks $200k after losing hand in recoiler
A man who was injured working at a steel plant in Granite City filed a product liability and personal injury suit against a slew of defendants alleging their negligence led to his severe and permanent injuries.
Woman alleges State Farm rescinded $3,455.92 claim payment
Mary Metcalf filed suit against State Farm Insurance Company in St. Clair County Circuit Court May 7, alleging the insurance company failed to pay her claim.
Claim for stolen Envoy not paid, says Fairview Heights man
A Fairview Heights man filed suit against State Farm Insurance Company and Americredit Financial Services in Madison County Circuit Court May 12, alleging the defendants failed to pay his insurance claim.
Family of truck driver electrocuted by power line files suit
The family of a man electrocuted in his tractor-trailer while delivering cattle feed to Reno Farms near Medora, Ill. has filed a wrongful death suit in Madison County Circuit Court.
Root canal negligently performed, med mal suit claims
Ruth Dodd filed a medical malpractice complaint against Godfrey dentist Anna Smith, D.M.D. for alleged problems with a root canal performed July 18, 2006.
Motorcyclist claims shop negligently installed rear tire
An Alton man involved in a motorcycle accident filed suit against Midwest Motor Sports, LLC, in Madison County Circuit Court May 9, alleging an inspection of repairs to his motorcycle was not done.
Cottrell, Inc. named in St. Clair County personal injury suit
A truck driver who was injured while unloading his trailer filed a product liability and personal injury complaint against Cottrell Inc. in St. Clair County Circuit Court May 9, alleging the rig was defective and not reasonably safe.
Pasta House sues insurer for failing to fully pay Fairview Heights fire claim
The Pasta House Company claims Nationwide Mutual Insurance has not paid in full a fire claim which destroyed the Fairview Heights restaurant on Feb. 9, 2007.
Homeowner sued by guest who trips in attic, falls through ceiling
Terry Hoppes filed a personal injury suit against Brian Patterson in Madison County Circuit Court May 12, alleging he failed to secure the flooring in his attic.
Bi-State bus passenger claims injuries from collision
A woman injured when a bus she was riding in collided with a car at St. Clair Square in Fairview Heights filed a personal injury suit against Bi-State Development Agency in St. Clair County Circuit Court May 8, alleging the driver negligently and carelessly operated the bus.
Washington claimant files asbestos suit in Madison County
A Washington man suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court May 7, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
Cooper no longer partner at SimmonsCooper
Cooper Jeff Cooper is no longer a partner at the firm he helped build, according to the SimmonsCooper website.
Asbestos defense attorney called to serve in Iraq
An Edwardsville attorney who defends clients in asbestos and other toxic tort claims is trading his shirt and tie for a different uniform.
Madison County's asbestos surge defies national trend
Stack The number of asbestos cases being filed across the country may be declining, as reported in a study by Manhattan Institute this week, but an asbestos surge in Madison County defies the trend.
Insurer paid lawsuit settlement out of retirement acounts, suit says
Two employees of C&W Auto Glass in Jefferson County filed suit against insurance agent Pat Shell and Amerus Life Insurance Company in Madison County Circuit Court April 30, alleging they violated the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act.
Legal malpractice alleged over work comp claim
Ronald Dahl, Jr. filed a legal malpractice complaint against Kuehnlein & Kuehnlein and Christopher Kuehnlein in Madison County Circuit Court May 1, alleging Kuehnlein breached his fiduciary duty in two workers' compensation cases.
Granite City Moose Lodge named in Dram Shop suit
Moose Lodge in Granite City A woman who sustained injuries in a traffic accident filed a dram shop complaint against Granite City Moose Lodge Fellowship Club in Madison County Circuit Court April 30, alleging the Moose Lodge served alcoholic beverages to the driver of the vehicle that collided with her.
Man run over and dragged by car sues driver for reversing without warning
Donald Farris, Jr., filed a personal injury complaint against Steven Jones in Madison County Circuit Court May 2, alleging Jones intentionally ran him over with his car.
Ohio worker's estate claims 73 defendants negligent for asbestos-related death
The estate of an Ohio man who died from mesothelioma filed an asbestos complaint in Madison County Circuit Court May 5, alleging his disease was wrongfully caused.