Saint Clair County
Recent News About Saint Clair County
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Passenger alleges injuries from rear-end collision
BELLEVILLE — A passenger is suing another driver, alleging that she was injured when her vehicle was rear-ended by the defendant last August. -
Former Lutheran Child and Family Services employee claims racial discrimination
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois for allegedly terminating her employment because of her race. -
Carpenter alleges stack of tube piling crushed legs while working in Granite City
BELLEVILLE — A man whose legs were crushed in a workplace incident two years ago in Granite City is suing several contractors involved in the project. -
The porno saga of Duffy, Steele, and Hansmeier continues
Two of three scheming shakedown artists have met their fate. One died of a heart attack after fraudulent activities were exposed. Another has plea-bargained and awaits sentencing. The third has pled not guilty to the same charges, and faces trial. -
Suit alleges elderly woman was sexually assaulted on bus
BELLEVILLE — A 75-year-old woman has filed suit in St. Clair County Circuit Court alleging she was raped last April by a bus driver while riding from her home to the Golden Years Adult Support Center. -
Metro East median property taxes rank in the top 50 highest in Illinois
High property taxes in the Metro East region are fueling out-migration from the area. -
Driver claims negligence caused crash on I-64 overpass
BELLEVILLE — A Troy woman is suing a motorist over a January car accident in Fairview Heights -
Cahokia man who alleged mistreatment by police sees counts dismissed, has one more chance to amend complaint
A Cahokia man will get one more chance to amend and file motions alleging his rights were violated by law enforcement in a lawsuit pending in federal court in East St. Louis. -
Suit claims three defendants contributed to July 2015 multi-car wreck in Belleville
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing three other motorists, alleging that their negligence led to a multiple-car crash. -
Pharmaceutical distributor alleges healthcare facility failed to make payments
BELLEVILLE — A global company that specializes in medical and pharmaceutical distribution is suing a healthcare facility and personal guarantees for alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment. -
Woman alleges injuries from trip, fall at gas station
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims she was injured at a gas station convenience store when she tripped on a cardboard material while trying to pay for her gas. -
Beelman Truck accused of causing collision on I-255
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing a commercial trucking company for allegedly causing a crash on Interstate 255. -
Patient alleges hospital failed to diagnose vascular condition that led to amputation
BELLEVILLE — A patient is suing a local hospital, citing medical negligence for an alleged misdiagnosis that led to a partial leg amputation. -
Woman sues on behalf of deceased, claiming medical center failed to provide safe exit from building
BELLEVILLE — An executor of an estate is suing a cardiovascular heath care facility, citing alleged medical malpractice for failing to help a man safely exit its premises. -
Customer sues Steak N Shake over alleged slip, fall
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing Steak N Shake after she allegedly slipped and fell on a puddle of water inside the restaurant. -
Land owner sues City of Mascoutah for allegedly denying development plans
BELLEVILLE — A land owner in Mascoutah is suing the city for allegedly wrongfully denying its development plans. -
Driver, passengers sue over rear-end crash
BELLEVILLE — A driver and his passengers are suing another motorist for allegedly hitting their car while passing through an intersection. -
Horse training center alleges insurer, agents forged signatures to take insurance funds
BELLEVILLE — A Granite City horse training facility is suing Baldree Insurance Agency Company Inc., Risk Placement Services Inc. and Thomas Mabry, citing alleged unfair and deceptive business practices. -
Driver says Warren Transport trucker rear-ended him on I-55
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing a truck driver and his company, alleging he was negligent while operating the truck and caused a collision on the interstate. -
Read our lips: no new taxes!
Three tax hike proposals went down to defeat in Madison and St. Clair Counties in the last election, but you can bet we haven't seen the last of them.