News from November 2017
Bank claims Edwardsville homeowner defaulted on promissory note
EDWARDSVILLE — A bank is suing an individual, citing alleged breach of contract.
Asbestos suit claims companies failed to warn of risks to workers
BELLEVILLE — A couple is suing multiple corporations for allegedly failing to warn of the dangerous effects of asbestos.
Army veteran claims he developed cancer due to asbestos in companies' products
BELLEVILLE — A couple is suing a number of companies for alleged failure to warn of the dangerous effects of asbestos.
AK Steel, ALFA Laval, others did not provide safe methods for working with asbestos products, couple says
BELLEVILLE — A couple is suing multiple corporations, claiming they allegedly failed to warn of the dangerous effects of asbestos.
Former Madison County resident accuses manufacturers of causing relative's benzene-related illness
EDWARDSVILLE — A former Madison County resident is suing product manufacturers, citing alleged negligence and wrongful death.
Couple seeks more than $50,000 in St. Clair County asbestos case
BELLEVILLE — A couple is suing a number of companies, citing alleged negligence.
Widow alleges Beazer, GE, others alleges companies didn't warn husband of asbestos risks
BELLEVILLE — A widow is suing several companies, alleging negligence involving the death of her husband.
Widow seeks $50,000 from Illinois defendant, others in asbestos case
BELLEVILLE — A widow is suing manufacturers, citing alleged negligence.
Associate judges present '7 Reasons to Leave the Party'
SHILOH – Two St. Clair associate circuit court judges running in next year's general election to fill vacancies on the bench recently presented a program to teenagers about the consequences of making poor choices, according to a press release.
Court again denies motions in Missouri man's dispute over Nevada company ownership
BENTON – A federal judge has denied three motions based on personal jurisdiction filed by a Missouri man in a case tied to Nevada.
Thank you for your service
We honor not those who paid the ultimate price, but stop and show gratitude to ALL those who served, living and dead. We acknowledge the truth that “Freedom is not Free,” and pause with gratitude, with respect. While all are worthy of our efforts, this year I propose a long overdue expression for one special group - the Vietnam Veteran.
Individuals seek damages after father died from injuries sustained in Sauget crash
BELLEVILLE – Three adult children are seeking damages after a collision in Sauget fatally injured their father.
Center Ethanol alleges Afton Chemical explosion caused power outage, equipment damage
BELLEVILLE – A Sauget company and its insurer are seeking damages after an explosion at a neighboring facility allegedly caused $1 million in damages.
Class action alleges Pure Romance Pure Naked product not all natural as claimed
BELLEVILLE – A consumer claims that she was deceived by a personal care company's labeling that some of its products were 100 percent all-natural.
Man alleges fall from trailer caused injuries
BELLEVILLE – A man alleges he fell and fractured his elbow because the trailer he was descending did not have devices to aid him when dismounting.
Driver seeks more than $50,000 from driver, The Hideout after auto accident
BELLEVILLE – A Dupo woman has filed a suit against an allegedly intoxicated driver and the owner of The Hideout after she was involved in a collision.
Minor child allegedly suffered leg fractures while clearing East St. Louis lot for $3
BELLEVILLE – A mother alleges her minor son was injured while clearing a vacant lot owned by the city of East St. Louis and its park district.
Property owner claims USAA failed to take steps to secure evidence
BELLEVILLE – A property owner alleges his insurer failed to instruct him to keep a piece of evidence needed for a suit filed against him, damaging his ability to defend himself in the suit.
St. Clair County woman seeks more than $50,000 over Fairview Heights collision
BELLEVILLE – A St. Clair County woman alleges that she was injured in a rear-end colllision in Fairview Heights.
Driver files suit against Sit 'N' Bull Saloon after collision with intoxicated driver
BELLEVILLE – A motorist is seeking damages from a Memphis tavern after an intoxicated driver caused a collision in Belleville.