News from April 2017
Norguard alleges auto repair company failed to pay nearly $50,000 in premiums
BELLEVILLE — An insurance company is suing an automotive repair and maintenance company, citing alleged breach of contract for refusing to pay coverage premiums.
Motorist accuses other driver of negligence
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing Michaele Hines, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries in causing a car crash last November.
Railway worker alleges back injury due to poor safety precautions
BELLEVILLE — A railway worker is suing Alton & Southern Railway Company, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence for a back injury he suffered on the job.
Rosenstengel denies former deck crew's request to declare what constitutes a thunderstorm
BENTON, Il. – An Illinois federal court denied a request by a former crew member, who claims he was injured while working on a boat during severe weather conditions, for the court to attest to what constitutes a thunderstorm.
NFL defeated St. Louis promoters’ lawsuit 20 years ago; New suit echoes the old one
Titans of 20th Century government lured the Rams football franchise to St. Louis on desperate terms, and a suit filed in the ‘90s to cover the resulting losses failed.
Plaintiffs in asbestos lawsuit claim prolonged exposure led to lung cancer
BELLEVILLE — An Illinois man and his wife have filed a lawsuit in St. Clair County Circuit Court against dozens of companies alleging that his recent lung cancer diagnosis is the result of prolonged asbestos exposure.
Former welder files asbestos-related lawsuit in St. Clair
BELLEVILLE — A man who worked for years as a welder has filed a lawsuit against dozens of companies alleging their negligence led to his contact with asbestos that ultimately was responsible for the lung cancer diagnosis he received.
Man claims Save-A-Lot failed to clean up water in aisle, resulting in fall
BELLEVILLE — A grocery store patron is suing Save-A-Lot Food Stores Ltd., citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries in a slip and fall.
Driver allegedly rear-ended motorist due to excessive speed, suit says
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing Tamara Harris claiming she was negligent for a 2015 crash in Cahokia.
Appellate court dismisses postconviction petition challenging drug conviction but offers defendant credit toward fine
The Fifth District Appellate Court has upheld a lower court’s decision to dismiss a post-conviction petition appealing a drug conviction but decided that the defendant was entitled to $5 per day for each day he was held before sentencing.
The sun is shining, and it's a dark day for asbestos plaintiff lawyers
Asbestos attorneys are feeling the earth move under their feet, they're feeling the sky tumbling down, a-tumbling down, and they can't get that Carole King tune out of their heads.
Herndon transfers suit alleging banks funded terror to NY
U.S. District Judge David Herndon transferred to New York City a suit from attorney John Driscoll of St. Louis, claiming global banks financed terror attacks.
Former employee fails to provide evidence for reverse discrimination in case against assisted living facility
EAST ST. LOUIS — The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois recently granted an assisted living facility's motion for a summary judgment in a “reverse” discrimination termination case.
Delivery driver files class action against Domino's Pizza for vehicle expense compensation
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Domino's Pizza delivery driver has filed a class action lawsuit against MBR Management Corporation for alleged violation of employment law.
Mt. Vernon doctor accused of sexual assault during exam
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Fayette County woman is suing a doctor, Shabbir Safdar, for alleged sexual assault during a physical examination.
SSM sued by nearby clinic for alleged copyright infringement
EAST ST. LOUIS — A walk-in healthcare clinic is suing SSM Healthcare (owning and operating Good Samaritan Hospital) and SSM Health Express Clinic for alleged trademark infringement resulting in unfair competition.
Customer sues Belleville restaurant over slip and fall
BELLEVILLE — A customer is suing Beast Craft BBQ Co. of Belleville, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent a woman's slip and fall on a slick floor.
Fairview Heights motorist claims she suffered injuries in 2015 rear-end crash
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing Angeletta C. Edwards for allegedly rear-ending her vehicle at a Collinsville intersection two years ago.
Woman claims hospital's faulty elevator door suddenly closed, knocking her down
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing St. Elizabeth's Hospital of the Hospital Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, claiming insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries after she says she was hurt by a malfunctioning elevator.
Mail carrier allegedly fell into manhole in East St. Louis
BELLEVILLE — A U.S. Postal Service employee is suing the City of East St. Louis, citing alleged breach of duty for failing to maintain a manhole cover on a sidewalk, which caused him to fall into it.