News from October 2018
Independent contractor sues over fall from scaffolding
BELLEVILLE — An independent contractor claims he was injured when the scaffolding he was using collapsed.
Supervisor made unwelcome advances, former employee claims
A supervisor at Scott Air Force Base faces a sexual harassment lawsuit.
North Illinois Street crash leads to lawsuit
A motorist faces a lawsuit after allegedly rear-ending another vehicle.
Injured motorist sues over Granite City crash
An automotive supply company faces a lawsuit over an accident involving an employee.
Insurance company refuses to pay benefits, beneficiary says
An insurance company faces a lawsuit from a St. Clair County resident over proceeds from a life insurance policy.
West Main Street crash lands county residents in court
An injured motorist accuses another resident of negligence in a car collision case.
Suit alleges underage intoxicated driver caused fatal collision
EDWARDSVILLE — Several bars are accused of selling alcohol to a 20-year-old who later caused a fatal crash.
Waterloo man's injury on the job leads to lawsuit
A union laborer accuses a general contractor of not providing a safe place to work.
North Belt West crash prompts lawsuit
An injured motorist accuses a resident of causing a car accident on North Belt West.
Crash involving police car prompts litigation
An East St. Louis police officer brought a lawsuit against a motorist who struck her parked car.
Insurer alleges driver failed to make payments
BELLEVILLE — A liability insurer is suing a driver for allegedly failing to make payments following a collision.
Workers' compensation benefits denied to railroad worker, appellate court rules
A Madison County laborer will not receive workers' compensation benefits for abdominal injuries, an appellate court ruled.
Cahokia library employee denied workers' compensation benefits, appellate court rules
A Cahokia School District employee lost an appeal disputing a decision denying her workers' compensation claims.
Rosewood Care Center sued over resident's alleged fatal fall
EDWARDSVILLE — Rosewood Care Center of Edwardsville is being sued after a resident allegedly fell and suffered fatal injuries.
Man alleges injuries from Missouri Avenue collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist claims he became disabled and disfigured following a collision on Missouri Avenue.
Judicial candidate Mark Rabe forms campaign committee weeks before election
Madison County circuit judge candidate Mark Rabe, who is dedicated to keeping court costs on taxpayer dollars down, recently reported his first campaign contribution over $1,000 with just under four weeks until Election Day.
Property owner alleges insurer denied fire claim
BELLEVILLE — A property owner is suing State Farm and Casualty Company for allegedly denying her claim following a fire.
Demonstrators picket outside Wood River Township over union dispute; Business rep says 'modest wage increase' is less than attorney fees
Supporters and members of the local machinists’ union picketed outside of Wood River Township Supervisor Mike Babcock’s office Tuesday in response to a union dispute between Babcock and the Township Assessor’s Office.
Woman’s trip, fall suit at trial in Mudge’s court
A woman’s lawsuit alleging she tripped on a rug and fell is at trial in Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge’s courtroom.
Madison County jury awards motorist $12K
A Madison County jury awarded a motorist $12,000 in a suit involving an Alton rear-end collision.