News from March 2013
Wrong prescription alleged in wrongful death suit
UnsellA doctor at a Belleville medical center is accused of improperly prescribing a pain medication that caused the death of one of his patients.
Lawsuit filed over short sale, house fire
A Millstadt couple is accused of not following through on the short sale of their home after it was damaged by a fire.
Suit blames dermatologist for skin cancer death
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Woman falls out of seat during jury selection, sues St. Clair County
A Belleville woman is suing St. Clair County after she allegedly fell out of a courtroom seat and injured her neck.
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Man sues hauler over accident injuries
A man who was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer claims he suffered disability and disfigurement because of the collision.
Man says pipe collapse led to spinal injury
In recently filed court documents, a man claims he sustained debilitating injuries to his spinal column when a pipe collapsed on him as he was attempting to repair it.
Church summoned to respond to sexual harassment lawsuit
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Deadlines set in lawsuit against barge company
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Woman says hip device leaked alloys into her body
A La Salle County woman has filed suit against the manufacturers of a hip replacement device that she claims caused her to experience prolonged pain after its metallic parts leaked alloys into her body.
Woman says jail officials didn't heed late brother's medical complaints
The sister of a recently deceased man claims he died after officials at the jail at which he was incarcerated failed to take his medical complaints seriously.
Woman sues after Cahokia traffic accident
A woman claims she was tossed violently within the confines of her vehicle after a driver struck her stopped car.
Woman says Belleville nursing home to blame for father's death
The daughter of a recently deceased man claims a Belleville nursing home failed to properly care for her father, allowing him to fall and to sustain a broken hip, which allegedly contributed to his death six months later.
Man says ladder caused injuries
A man has filed suit against the company that manufactured a ladder, saying the stepping tool collapsed underneath of him, causing him to break ribs during the crash.
Man sues for injuries from wreck on I-64
In recently filed court documents, a man claims he suffered injuries to his head, neck, back, right shoulder and spine after a driver rear-ended his vehicle.