News from May 2018
Conductor alleges injuries from years of work with railroad company
BELLEVILLE — A conductor claims he suffered repetitive trauma to his arms, wrists and hands due to years of work with Union Pacific Railroad.
Fifth District upholds finding that man is sexually violent person
MOUNT VERNON — The Fifth District Appellate Court has upheld a finding by a circuit court that a man convicted of rape and other crimes is a sexually violent person.
Advocates for dissolving CARD looking for help in petition drive
Had things gone as planned at the Collinsville Area Recreation District (CARD), cash flowing from the registers at a golf course and water park and back into the district’s general revenue fund might have served as a model for other communities.
Swansea nursing home, hospice care allegedly failed to prevent patient's fall
BELLEVILLE — A daughter is suing a nursing facility operator, claiming insufficient measures were taken to prevent her mother's injuries.
Motorist sues over Lebanon Avenue collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a rear-end collision on Lebanon Avenue.
East St. Louis police and fire pension fund crises risk state intervention
East St. Louis’ police and fire pension funds experienced large funding shortfalls in 2016, putting the city at risk of revenue garnishment from the state comptroller’s office.
Lawyers’ Assistance Program can help attorneys cope with stress
CHICAGO – Lawyers face a number of stress-inducing challenges in the performance of their work that can bring on severe depression and chemical dependency if left untreated, studies show.
Federal court severs St. Clair County inmate's retaliation lawsuit into several cases
BENTON — The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois issued an order April 18 stating an inmate's allegations that St. Clair County Jail staff retaliated against him for filing complaints be separated into different cases.
CBS, others accused of not warning of asbestos risks
BELLEVILLE — A former laborer claims he developed cancer after being exposed to asbestos fibers during his career.
Plaintiffs seek more than $50K in case over asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE — A couple is seeking more than $50,000 in damages, claiming the husband's cancer was wrongfully caused.
Husband and wife sue AK Steel, others after husband's cancer diagnosis
BELLEVILLE — A couple has filed a lawsuit seeking damages from a number of companies after the husband was diagnosed with cancer.
Husband's cancer caused by asbestos exposure, alleges suit against Ameron and others
BELLEVILLE — A couple has filed a lawsuit claiming the husband's cancer was induced by asbestos exposure.
Driver seeks more than $50K following I-55 collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver claims he was injured in a crash on Interstate 55 in Hamel last year.
Widow alleges in suit against Crane, others that husband's cancer due to asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE — A widow claims a number of companies failed to warn about the dangers of asbestos.
Lawsuit filed in St. Clair court alleges brother's cancer was wrongfully caused
BELLEVILLE — A man claims his brother's cancer was caused by asbestos exposure during his career.
Consumer claims supermarket falsely advertised amount of peanuts in mixed nuts
BELLEVILLE — A consumer is suing a supermarket chain for allegedly misleading customers about the peanut content in its mixed nuts.
Man says St. Clair County Circuit Clerk obstructed justice by misstating date of service
A man suing St. Clair County Circuit Clerk Kahala Clay for allegedly failing to notify him that his suit against the City of Belleville had been dismissed now argues that Clay obstructed justice by misstating the date of service.
Nestle accused of including milk derivative in coffee creamer advertised as lactose-free
BELLEVILLE — A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Nestle for allegedly falsely advertising its coffee creamers as lactose-free.
Motorist, passenger sue over Sparta collision
BELLEVILLE — Two people claim a driver failed to take measures to prevent injuries in a 2016 crash in Sparta.
Motorist alleges injuries following St. Clair County collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision, resulting in injuries.