News from 2012
Edwardsville man sues Anderson, Midwest Emergency and ER doctor
Wright An Edwardsville man claims he was forced to endure three surgeries after a doctor failed to properly diagnose his abdominal problems.
Gexpro sues over unpaid electrical supplies
Dressler A Georgia corporation claims one of its customers failed to pay more than $70,000 for electrical supplies purchased on a line of credit.
Fifth District candidates spar over campaign finance disclosure
Cates Allegations that St. Clair Circuit Judge Stephen McGlynn's campaign committee failed to disclose certain contributions to his bid for the Fifth District Appellate Court are "absurd," McGlynn spokesman Charlie Johnston said Monday.
Maag firm files another class action over check cashing fee; Discount grocer Mor for Less targeted
An Illinois man has filed a putative class action lawsuit against a Cahokia check cashing company that he claims overcharged him when it cashed his check.
ConocoPhillips Wood River refinery sued over contractor's fall from stadium light tower
Keefe A man has filed suit against the company that he claims failed to adequately design a device, which caused him to fall and sustain injuries.
Thirty foot fall from Genie Lift leads to suit against painting company
Read The owners of Millstadt painting company are being sued by a contractor who allegedly fell nearly 30 feet while on a job.
Shopper on scooter sues Macy's after vehicle runs into rack
Roth A Granite City woman says she was hurt while shopping at a Fairview Heights mall when a scooter she was riding was knocked over by a clothes rack.
Democratic Party has abandoned my Father
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Enterprise Leasing sued by customer injured in parking lot
An O'Fallon rental car company is being sued by sued a customer who claims she was hurt in the parking lot.
Candlewood Suites in O'Fallon sued over customer's trip in parking lot
Ellis An O'Fallon hotel is being sued after one if its guests allegedly hurt his knee when he stepped in a hole in the hotel's parking lot.
Gilbert approves $105 million settlement in atrazine lawsuit
Tillery U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert on Monday approved a $105 million settlement in the class action lawsuit over atrazine, a decision that marks the beginning of the end to nearly eight years of litigation.
Fun Town USA responds to woman's slip and fall lawsuit
Mudge Defendants being sued over a woman's slip and fall at a roller rink are denying allegations of negligence.
Madison County Drug Court graduates 15 participants
Madison County Associate Judge Kyle Knapp congratulated Jonas Cathey before he spoke about overcoming drug addiction. Jonas Cathey of Wood River was one of 15 individuals who graduated Monday from Madison County's Drug Court, an alternative for citizens dealing with dependency issues.
Safety expert, sales person removes Cottrell case to federal court
A lawsuit filed by car hauler designer Cottrell that claims a safety expert and sales person used inside information against the company has been removed to federal court.
Campaign cash flowing into Beiser-Smith House match
Smith Last week State Rep. Dan Beiser (D-Alton) raked in more than $100,000 in contributions that came largely from labor groups.
North Belt West rear-end accident is subject of suit
A St. Clair County woman is suing the driver of a car that allegedly rear-ended her while she was driving in Belleville.
Driver claims she was rear-ended at I-64 exit ramp in Fairview Heights
A St. Clair County woman says she was hurt when she was rear-ended while driving in Fairview Heights.
Bi-State sued over rear-end accident in Centreville
A St. Clair County man is suing the owner and driver of a bus he says rear-ended his vehicle in Centreville.
China King driver sues employer and driver over head-on crash in Belleville
A restaurant delivery driver says he was hurt when he was allegedly hit head-on by another driver while delivering food in Belleville.
Rear-end accident in Fairview Heights leads to suit
A Madison County man is accused of rear-ending another driver in Fairview Heights.