News from June 2017
Woman claims driver ran over her feet outside Cahokia Shop 'n Save
BELLEVILLE — A pedestrian is suing a motorist for allegedly running over her feet as she exited the Cahokia Shop 'N Save.
Man alleges horse training facility operators spooked horse
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing the operators of a horse training facility for allegedly driving a car into the arena and spooking the horse, causing it to fall on top of the plaintiff.
Woman accuses former boyfriend of defamation for allegedly distributing nude photos
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing her former boyfriend for allegedly distributing nude photos without permission.
Subcontractor allegedly fell 20 feet when telephone pole broke
BELLEVILLE — A Charter subcontractor claims he was injured when a telephone pole snapped while he was attempting to replace wires.
East St. Louis accused of failing to replace stop sign
BELLEVILLE — A motorist and passenger are suing the City of East St. Louis for failing to replace a stop sign, which caused a collision.
Enterprise sued after rental car ran out of gas, causing fatal collision
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing Enterprise after a rental car ran out of gas and caused a fatal collision on Interstate 55.
Man alleges injuries from trip, fall at auction
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing the St. Clair County Public Building Commission after he allegedly tripped on a floor mat during an auction.
Woman sues store owner over parking lot trip, fall
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing a store owner for allegedly failing to keep a parking lot safe and free from dangerous conditions.
Woman alleges injuries from slip, fall at Belleville Wal-Mart
BELLEVILLE — A shopper is suing Wal-Mart after she allegedly slipped on grocery stickers while attempting to grab something on the bottom shelf.
Former employee accuses Casino Queen of wrongful termination
BELLEVILLE — A former Casino Queen employee claims she was wrongfully terminated for seeking benefits under the Worker's Compensation Act.
Bank sues loan borrowers for breach of contract
BELLEVILLE — A Missouri bank is suing several loan borrowers/guarantors for allegedly failing to make payments on a loan.
Report: Asbestos suits against Kaiser Gypsum dropped after bankruptcy, putting pressure on solvent companies
Report: Asbestos suits against Kaiser Gypsum dropped after bankruptcy, putting pressure on solvent companies
Yandle denies Treasurer's office motion for new trial in employee's ADA case
U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle has denied Madison County Treasurer's office motion for a new trial in a case brought by a former employee who was awarded more than $650,000 in damages in an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuit.
Lawsuit seeks back pay for Illinois lawmakers
Former state Sen. Michael Noland is suing for back pay after the General Assembly nixed cost-of-living adjustments and forced furlough days.
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.
DUI arrest report on Wigginton indicates former federal prosecutor not able to complete field sobriety tests
A Troy police report detailing the DUI arrest of former U.S. Attorney Stephen Wigginton, indicates he had almost made it home when he was stopped at around 10 p.m. on May 23.
Edwardsville attorney Walton named president of Madison County Bar Association
Attorney Troy Walton of Walton Telken & Foster in Edwardsville has been named president of the Madison County Bar Association.
District Court grants summary judgment for East St. Louis strip club in discrimination case
BENTON — Summary judgment has been granted for an employer by a district court in a case of alleged workplace discrimination.