News from October 2017
Man claims Altec bucket truck malfunctioned while he was working
BELLEVILLE — An man is suing an electric utility provider after a bolt came loose and caused the bucket of the bucket truck to flip upside down while he was in it.
State Farm accused of failing to pay underinsured motorist benefits
BELLEVILLE — An insurance policyholder is suing State Farm for allegedly failing to pay underinsured benefits.
While Illinois courts Amazon, privacy litigation threatens tech firms, Illinois employers
The flood of biometric privacy litigation engulfing tech companies and employers should make the General Assembly think twice before passing new regulations that could increase costs and compliance burdens for companies.
Cahokia woman alleges doctors failed to evaluate symptoms, leaving cancer undiagnosed
BELLEVILLE — A Cahokia woman is suing health care providers for allegedly failing to evaluate the cause of rectal bleeding, which allowed her undiagnosed cancer to metastasize.
Patient claims da Vinci surgical device caused injury
BELLEVILLE — A patient claims the da Vinci robotic device caused numerous injuries during surgery for endometriosis.
Woman claims e-cigarette exploded in her pocket
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing a Waterloo-based e-cigarette retailer after her device allegedly exploded in her pocket.
Wood River woman claims companies failed to prevent benzene leaks
EDWARDSVILLE — A Wood River woman alleges she developed myelodysplastic syndrome from benzene leaks.
Owner of Collinsville condo claims association, others didn't disclose drainage issue
EDWARDSVILLE — A property buyer is suing a Collinsville condominium association and others for allegedly failing to inform the buyer that the property had a drainage and flooding problem.
Patient alleges Walgreens failed to dispense medication
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient claims he suffered a spinal epidural abscess and T6 paralysis when he was unable to take his medication, causing an infection to spread.
Xarelto plaintiff attorney challenges BMS ruling at Seventh Circuit
CHICAGO – St. Louis lawyer John Driscoll has petitioned appellate judges of the U.S. Seventh Circuit to restore the right of all Americans to sue in Illinois courts.
Woman sues Gordmans over trip, fall at Champaign store
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she tripped and fell on a metal rod at the Gordmans store in Champaign.
Driver, passenger allege injuries from Bethalto collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist and passenger allege injuries from a Bethalto collision.
Motorist sues over Godfrey Road collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision on Godfrey Road.
State Farm sues Amerigas after alleged propane leak, explosion in Collinsville
EDWARDSVILLE – An insurance company is seeking more than $200,000 in damages from a propane supplier after an alleged propane leak caused an explosion at a Collinsville property.
Consumer alleges violations of FACTA in proposed class action against The Body Shop
BELLEVILLE – A customer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a retail store chain over allegations that it disregarded consumer protection statutes.
Former East St. Louis High School football player seeks damages over alleged head injuries
EDWARDSVILLE – A former high school varsity football player alleges his head injuries were caused by a defective helmet.
More farmers join St. Clair County paraquat class action
BELLEVILLE – Three farmers more than 80 years old have joined a St. Clair County suit claiming weed killer paraquat caused them to develop Parkinson’s disease.
Deputy sheriff alleges termination for lack of support during election
EDWARDSVILLE — A deputy sheriff claims he was terminated in retaliation for not supporting the Macoupin County sheriff during election.
Driver seeks more than $50,000 after collision in Collinsville
EDWARDSVILLE – A Collinsville woman is seeking more than $50,000 after a rear-end collision in the city.
Edwardsville man seeks more than $50,000 for collision caused by allegedly intoxicated driver
EDWARDSVILLE – An Edwardsville man alleges he was injured in a collision when a legally intoxicated driver crossed the center line and struck his vehicle.