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Slippery floor at Sears Hardware leads to lawsuit
A Fairmont City woman who slipped and fell at the Collinsville Sears Hardware store filed a personal injury suit alleging Sears failed to warn her of recently polished floors.
Hangar collapse caused $4 million in damages, suit says
Premier Air Center of East Alton filed suit against Wood River-based Helmkamp Construction in Madison County Circuit Court May 30, alleging a hangar collapsed causing substantial damage and loss to the building and business.
Neighbor sues for tree damage to house and garage
Rebecca Van Scoyk is suing her her neighbors over tree damage.
Friend sues host over dog bite
A man bitten by a dog at his friend's house filed a personal injury complaint in Madison County Circuit Court May 30, alleging his host was negligent.
New Lawsuits: Monday, June 2
Deborah Coffman v. Olin Brass
New Lawsuits: Friday, May 30
Lorraine Henson v. Sears Hardware
New Lawsuits: Thursday, May 29
Linda Shevlin v. American Signature, Inc., d/b/a Value City Furniture
New Lawsuits: Wednesday, May 28
Crystal Ball v. Angela Burkett
New Lawsuits: Tuesday, May 27
Talley Wehrle v. Kristi Smith
Plea agreement in Lakin case stalls
Lakin U.S. District Judge J. Phil Gilbert forewarned federal prosecutors and Tom Lakin's lawyer to iron out a plea agreement because "this case isn't like wine, it's not going to get better with age."
Kevin Slaten's suit against KFNS claims wrongful termination
Kevin Slaten CLAYTON, Mo. - St. Louis attorney and sports radio personality Kevin Slaten filed suit against his former employer in St. Louis County Circuit Court May 2, alleging wrongful termination.
Hope Clinic and doctor sued for abortion that led to sterility
Hope Clinic A woman who had an abortion at the Hope Clinic in Granite City filed a medical malpractice complaint in Madison County Circuit Court May 20, alleging the procedure to end her pregnancy caused her to become sterile.
Norfolk Southern wants worker's sleep disorder claim dismissed
Matoesian Norfolk Southern Railway wants Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian to dismiss a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) suit filed by a long-time engineer who alleges his sleep disorder was caused by him being forced to work "irregular shifts."
Woman pushes leg off theater seat; woman in leg brace files suit
A woman whose leg was pushed off a seat in a movie theater by another patron wanting to occupy the space has filed a personal injury suit in Madison County.
Judge severs husband from wife in breach suit
Charles "Rod" Taylor Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian granted John Michael Potter's motion to sever former Madison County bailiff Charles "Rod" Taylor from his wife in a breach of contract lawsuit.
Loading dock injury subject of suit against Massey Equipment
A Granite City man who was injured when a loading dock door fell on his foot at work filed a personal injury complaint against Massey Equipment Company in Madison County Circuit Court May 21.
Saint Anthony's, doctors sued over patient's fall
The estate of Lawrence Noascono filed a wrongful death complaint against Saint Anthony's Health Center, Thomas Ryan, M.D. and Salvador Lobianco, M.D. in Madison County Circuit Court May 22, alleging the defendants failed to exercise reasonable care during his treatment.
Maag's trial set for June 16
Maag Edwardsville attorney Thomas Maag's trial for soliciting a sex act has been continued until 9 a.m. on June 16.
Roofing hammer used in assault, says dram shop suit against Shop N Save
Shop N Save An East Alton man filed a dram shop complaint against Shop N Save in Madison County Circuit Court May 16, alleging the grocery store sold intoxicating liquors to a man who later assaulted him with a roofing hammer.
Contractor falsely reported income not earned to IRS, suit claims
Glen Suschanke filed suit against Patrick Woods and Woods Drywall Materials in Madison County Circuit Court May 27, alleging Woods is falsely reporting income earned in his name.