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Ruth denies woman’s request for new trial against Alton VFW over fall on dance floor
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth denied a woman’s request for a new trial in a suit alleging she was knocked over on a dance floor at the Alton VFW. -
Alton VFW patron requests new trial after Madison County jurors reach defense verdict in suit alleging fall on dance floor
A woman alleging she was knocked over on a slippery dance floor at the Alton VFW filed a motion for a new trial after jurors reached a defense verdict. -
Walmart denies liability in customer's suit alleging slip, fall on air freshener
Walmart argues that a customer failed to keep a proper lookout when she allegedly slipped and fell on an air freshener that was on the restroom floor. -
Railway engineer alleges unsuitable equipment led to his injuries
BELLEVILLE — An engineer with The Alton & Southern Railway company claims unsuitable equipment caused him to suffer injuries. -
Suit alleges distracted driver failed to obey traffic signal, caused Edwardsville collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver who was allegedly operating his vehicle while distracted and failed to obey a traffic signal is facing a suit over a collision in Edwardsville. -
UPS delivery driver alleges injuries from malfunctioning elevator at Edwardsville apartment
EDWARDSVILLE — A UPS delivery driver claims he became trapped in an Edwardsville apartment complex elevator and suffered injuries while trying to get the doors open. -
Driver, passenger allege injuries from crash on Horseshoe Lake Road
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver who allegedly failed to pass in a safe manner and caused a collision on Horseshoe Lake Road is accused of negligence. -
Alton bar sued over patron's alleged assault
EDWARDSVILLE — A man claims he was attacked in the parking lot of an Alton restaurant and bar and suffered serious injuries. -
Former trucking company sales director alleges retaliatory discharge
BELLEVILLE — The former sales director of a St. Clair County trucking business claims he was fired in retaliation for reporting the company's alleged state law violation. -
Wrongful death suit alleges mine worker died after being struck by steel pipe
EDWARSVILLE — The estate of a mine worker who died after being struck by a steel pipe is suing his employer for wrongful death. -
Vacuum environmental tech alleges wrongful termination
A vacuum environmental tech alleges he was wrongfully terminated due to his cardiac disabilities. -
Alton fitness center says man used hot tub while medicated, turned up heat in wrongful death suit
An Alton fitness center argues that it is not liable for the death of a patron who allegedly suffered injuries while using the facility’s hot tub. -
East Alton attorney Greg Tobin dies following battle with cancer; Remembered as 'excellent negotiator' who 'bargained from strength'
East Alton attorney Greg Tobin of Pratt & Tobin, who represented railroad workers in Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) cases for decades, died July 2 at age 58. -
Leasing company sued over claim that 'dangerous' conditions led to girl falling through floor of property
A mother is suing over claims her daughter suffered severe injuries after falling through the floor of a mobile home in Granite City. -
Alton fitness center seeks to dismiss suit alleging customer died after using hot tub
An Alton fitness center seeks to dismiss a wrongful death suit after the plaintiff allegedly failed to schedule an on-site inspection of a hot tub that a customer allegedly used before he died. -
Slip, fall suit against Edwardsville restaurant settles days before trial set to begin
A man alleging he slipped and fell at the Edwardsville 54th Street Grill & Bar has settled his case with the restaurant just before it was set to go to trial. -
Motorist blamed for crash in Alton
A crash in Alton prompted a lawsuit. -
Wood River Township intervenes in employee’s personal injury suit
Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder granted Wood River Township’s petition to intervene in an employee’s lawsuit against a homeowner alleging he injured his shoulder when attempting to pick up a bag full of rocks. -
Rear-end accident in Alton is subject of suit
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is suing over a rear-end crash in Alton in 2016. -
Summary judgment ruling for Norfolk in Madison County legal malpractice case upheld at Fifth District
Goldenhersh The Fifth District Appellate Court has upheld a Madison County judge's order granting summary judgment to an East Alton law firm accused of legal malpractice.