Illinois Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court
Recent News About Illinois Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court
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Sparta farmers sue neighboring Gateway FS over alleged exposure to toxic chemicals
BELLEVILLE – A Sparta couple allege they and their farmland were exposed to toxic chemicals when Gateway FS allegedly improperly sprayed herbicide near their farm. -
Woman sues Chestnut Health Systems over alleged rape by schizophrenic resident
BELLEVILLE – A resident at a Chestnut Health Systems group home claims she was raped by a schizophrenic resident with a known history of violence against women. -
Suit alleges Belleville landlord harassed tenants for refusing sexual advances
BELLEVILLE - A Bellville couple has filed a lawsuit claiming their landlord began a campaign of harassment against them after her sexual advances were rebuffed. -
Suit alleges East St. Louis man mistaken for intruder, fatally shot by cousin
BELLEVILLE – A lawsuit alleges an East St. Louis man was fatally shot by his cousin when he mistook the decedent for an intruder. -
Former Marissa school district employee alleges wrongful termination
BELLEVILLE – A former employee of the Marissa school district claims she was unjustly terminated after suffering injuries on the job and requesting medical leave. -
Woman sues hospital, alleging negligence during child's delivery
BELLEVILLE - A mother claims hospital staff failed to intervene in time during the delivery of her daughter, causing the infant to suffer permanent injuries. -
Woman alleges minor son fell through bathroom floor at Cahokia Heights apartment
BELLEVILLE - A mother is suing the managers of a Cahokia Heights apartment building after her son allegedly fell through a bathroom floor and suffered injuries. -
Woman alleges wrongful termination for reporting supervisors' extramarital affair
BELLEVILLE – A woman is suing her supervisors, alleging she was harassed after she became aware of an extramarital affair and then terminated for reporting it to company president. -
Wrongful death suit alleges St. Paul's Senior Community provided inadequate care
BELLEVILLE - The estate of a woman who died while a resident of St. Paul's Senior Community is suing the long-term care facility, alleging she received inadequate care. -
Woman arrested during Cahokia Heights football game, claims officer used excessive force
BELLEVILLE – A Cahokia Heights resident is suing the city, claiming one of its police officers used unnecessary and excessive force during an arrest. -
Retired East St. Louis assistant fire chief sues over back pay
BELLEVILLE - A retired assistant fire chief with the East St. Louis Fire Department claims the city has refused to pay overtime wages when he was required to work extra hours to make up for employment vacancies. -
Suit alleges St. Clair County Transit bus driver ran motorist off the road
BELLEVILLE – A motorist is suing the St. Clair County Transit District after a bus driver allegedly ran her off the road and into oncoming traffic. -
Railroad employee allegedly given improper equipment, causing injuries
BELLEVILLE – An Illinois Central Railroad Company employee claims he was injured on the job after being issued improper equipment and instructed to carry anchor bags without help. -
Teacher allegedly died after dialing 911 for help while a patient at Memorial Hospital
BELLEVILLE - The brother of a woman who died from respiratory failure, cardiac arrest and a brain injury claims his sister had to dial 911 while admitted at Memorial Hospital because no one was responding to her distress calls. -
Shopper sues Target after allegedly stepping in pothole at Belleville store
BELLEVILLE - A Millstadt woman is suing Target, claiming she was injured when she stepped into a pothole in front of the Belleville store. -
Class action alleges Carrollton Bank charges improper overdraft fees
BELLEVILLE - An Illinois man filed a class action lawsuit against Carrollton Bank over its $25 charge for overdrafts. -
Dairy worker sues company over alleged loading dock hazard
BELLEVILLE - An employee of Prairie Farms Dairy in O'Fallon is suing a company, alleging it failed to adequately maintain a loading dock. -
Painter sues after falling on porch of Smithton home
A painter injured while descending a ladder is suing claiming she required surgery on her right hand after falling. -
Car dealership sued after loaning out vehicle with reported stolen license plates
An East St. Louis man was stopped by police and arrested at gunpoint for driving a stolen car — except the vehicle was a loaner lawfully provided to him by his car dealership.s -
Cedarhurst Nursing Home accused of negligence leading to resident's death
BELLEVILLE – Cedarhurst Nursing Home has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that negligence lead to the death of a resident.