News from October 2016
Randolph County resident judge seeking retention; Brown says nothing wrong with others opting for election
Not all elected judges in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit with terms ending this December have taken the unusual step of resigning in advance so they could seek election to self-created vacancies in the upcoming election.
St. Elizabeth Hospital accused of discrimination, wrongful termination
BELLEVILLE — A former employee is suing St. Elizabeth Hospital of the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, citing alleged age discrimination, disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Pedestrian says motorist was negligent in collision
BELLEVILLE — A pedestrian is suing motorist Garrett M. Roerick, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Woman claims motorist was negligent in collision
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing fellow motorist Kitty Lin, a Swansea resident, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Conductor alleges Union Pacific Railroad had unsafe work environment
BELLEVILLE — A conductor is suing Union Pacific Railroad Company, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Union Pacific sued over alleged exposure to toxic substances
BELLEVILLE — A special administrator of a deceased man's estate is suing Union Pacific Railroad Company, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Woman claims collision stemmed from unsafe U-turn
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing fellow motorist Michael P. Herr, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Crash injuries allegedly tied to motorist's negligence
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County resident is suing a motorist for alleged negligence in a 2015 collision accident that resulted in physical injury to the plaintiff.
Motorist accuses driver from Millstadt of negligence
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing fellow motorist Elizabeth A. Staub, a Millstadt resident, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Midwest Truck Leasing, others blamed in collision case
BELLEVILLE — A vehicle passenger is suing the driver he was riding with, Melvin Tucker; Midwest Truck Leasing LLC; and Midwest driver Daniel A. Smith. alleging negligence in connection with a collision.
Former employee accuses Beelman Truck Co. of retaliation
BELLEVILLE — A former employee is suing Beelman Truck Co., a trucking company, citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination.
Man says Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company improperly denied claim
BELLEVILLE — A vehicle passenger is suing Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company and motorist Jason Glasper, citing alleged breach of contract and negligence.
Motorist says collision was fault of other driver
BELLEVILLE — A driver claims that fellow motorist Edward F. Warwick, a Missouri resident, caused a collision due to negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Woman alleges injuries from falling on loose gravel
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing the Village of Shiloh and Illinois American Water Company, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Man alleges airbag failed in collison
BELLEVILLE — An East St. Louis resident is suing motorist Melissa Montgomery and vehicle manufacturer General Motors LLC, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Passenger blames motorists, company for her injuries
BELLEVILLE — A car passenger is suing Nadia Nichols, Gene Smith and Amerhart LLC, alleging she was injured in a collision.
Customer sues produce provider over fall
BELLEVILLE — A customer is suing Military Produce Group LLC, a fresh produce provider, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Man blames East St. Louis motorist for alleged negligence
BELLEVILLE — A vehicle passenger is suing Moesha Allen, an East St. Louis motorist, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent a collision that caused injuries.
Metro East Marine claims work on intersection damaged property
BELLEVILLE — A boat sales and service business is suing Hank's Excavating & Landscaping Inc. and Keely & Sons Inc., accusing the contractors of negligence in construction of a roundabout intersection.
Woman says she slipped on banana peel in Aldi's lot
BELLEVILLE — A customer is suing Aldi Inc., a retail store operator, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.