News from 2017
Woman allegedly hit with shopping cart at Dierbergs
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims she was injured at the Shiloh Dierbergs when an employee hit her with a cart.
Precinct committee ballot challenges result in some losses for top Democrats
BELLEVILLE – Three top Democrats fell to defeat in committeeman conflicts before the St. Clair County electoral board, one as counsel and two on their own.
Motorist sues driver following collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly failing to yield and causing a collision.
Passenger alleges injuries while riding in bus
BELLEVILLE — A passenger is suing The Bi-State Development Company after she allegedly suffered injuries while riding in one of the defendant's buses.
Motorist, passenger sue over rear-end collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist and a passenger claim they suffered injuries in a rear-end collision.
Railcar corporation sues over unpaid lease
EDWARSVILLE — A railcar corporation is suing Short & Miller Marketing for allegedly failing to make payments on a lease.
Passenger alleges injuries from icy bus crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger is suing a bus owner and motorist for allegedly causing a collision in icy conditions.
Pedestrian alleges motorist hit her while backing out of driveway
EDWARDSVILLE — A pedestrian is suing a motorist for allegedly hitting her while backing out of a driveway in Glen Carbon.
Motorist sued over Pearl Street collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision on Pearl Street.
Florida couple alleges wife's lung cancer caused by secondary asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE – A Florida woman alleges she was exposed to asbestos fibers through her husband, who was previously employed by various companies in Illinois.
Widow files suit against ArcelorMittal USA Inc., others over husband's death
BELLEVILLE – A widow alleges her husband's cancer-related death was caused by his exposure to asbestos during his career.
Former Providers Plus employee alleges biometric data collected without consent
BELLEVILLE – A Belleville man alleges that a Missouri corporation with a location in Fairview Heights unlawfully collected his biometric information.
Former client alleges St. Clair County attorney owes $35,000
BELLEVILLE – An individual alleges a St. Clair County attorney has failed to pay a settlement in full.
Shopper allegedly tripped on display rack at Value City Furniture
BELLEVILLE – A shopper at a Fairview Heights furniture store alleges that she was injured because of a tripping hazard.
Belleville motorist seeks damages over Scott Troy Road collision
BELLEVILLE – A Belleville man is seeking damages from a Caseyville man over a collision.
Tennessee woman alleges asbestos exposure caused lung cancer
BELLEVILLE – A Tennessee couple has filed suit against several manufacturers over allegations asbestos exposure caused the wife to develop lung cancer.
Beiser stepping down from State House one year early; Bristow appointed Monday
State Rep. Dan Beiser (D-Alton) has resigned the seat he has held since 2004, likely providing the benefit of incumbency for the Democrat candidate seeking to succeed him.
Rosenstengel rejects claim in Stryker hip implant suit
EAST ST. LOUIS - District judge Nancy Rosenstengel rejected a woman’s request for indigent status in a lawsuit against doctors and the hospital where she had hip surgery.
Randolph County, sheriff granted summary judgment in first amendment case.
BENTON – District judge J. Phil Gilbert granted summary judgment for Randolph County in a former Sheriff's Office employee's First Amendment case alleging he was terminated after making a political speech.
Green Forest Vapor Shop denies liability in suit alleging e-cigarette exploded
A Waterloo vapor shop denies liability in a customer’s suit alleging the lithium battery in an e-cigarette purchased from the shop exploded in her pocket.