News from 2018
Liberty Bank accuses car dealership of fraud
BELLEVILLE — A commercial bank is suing a car dealership for allegedly failing to transfer proceeds from the sales of collateral.
MAYER BROWN: Mayer Brown achieves 114 first-tier rankings in 2019 US News/Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list
Mayer Brown achieved first-tier rankings in 114 national and metropolitan categories, including 34 national first-tier rankings, in the 2019 edition of the US News/Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list.
Suit alleges intoxicated motorist caused fatal collision
BELLEVILLE — A wrongful death lawsuit alleges an intoxicated driver caused a fatal collision after consuming alcohol at the Leighton Evatt American Legion, Post 365.
Insurance company sues driver over I-270 collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A liability insurer is suing a motorist for allegedly causing a crash on I-270.
Industrial companies accused of asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE — A couple is suing Arvinmeritor Inc., Cooper Industries and Formosa Plastics Corp., USA, et al, after the husband allegedly was exposed to asbestos in the workplace.
Suit alleges intoxicated Club Onyx patron swung knife at plaintiffs
BELLEVILLE — Club Onyx in Centreville is being sued after an intoxicated patron swung a knife at the plaintiffs.
Creal Springs boat captain accuses employers of negligence
BENTON — An injured boat captain from Creal Springs accuses his employers of violating federal maritime law.
Passenger sues over Highway 162 collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger is suing a driver for allegedly causing a collision on Highway 162.
Georgia hunter sues The Hunt Club after allegedly falling 20 feet
BENTON — A hunter from Georgia is suing a Randolph County hunting club after he allegedly fell while climbing down from a tree stand.
Motorist sues over rear-end Alton collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims another driver caused a rear-end collision in Alton.
FedEx sued for alleged sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation
EDWARDSVILLE — A FedEx Supply Chain employee is suing the company and her supervisor, Theodore Singleton, alleging discrimination and retaliation.
Liquor store, gas station customer sues after allegedly falling down
EDWARDSVILLE — A customer is suing Kabir Inc., Phillips 66 Co. and Sav-On-Liquor and Wine, after allegedly tripping on a rug and falling down.
Anheuser-Busch, Bayer, Chevron sued for alleged asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE — A couple is suing Anheuser-Busch, Bayer Corp. and Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., et al, over the husband's alleged exposure to asbestos products in the workplace.
Driver alleges injuries from collision
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing motorist Kathy H. Runk, alleging negligence in a car accident.
Consumer sues car dealer and lender for alleged fraud
BELLEVILLE — A consumer is suing Cardinal Buick GMC Inc. and Credit Acceptance Corp., alleging unfair and deceptive business practices.
Two motorists sue driver for alleged negligence
BELLEVILLE — Two motorists sue driver Ashley Price for alleged negligence after a car accident.
Former mechanic sues asbestos products makers
BELLEVILLE — A former mechanic is suing AK Steel Corp., Cabot Corp. and Warren Pumps, asbestos products manufacturers, citing alleged failure to warn and negligence.
Woman accuses car dealership, lender of fraud
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims a car dealership refused to make repairs on a defective vehicle, which was later repossessed by the lender.
Man alleges he was hit while trying to assist an overturned vehicle
EDWARDSVILLE — A man claims he was injured when a semi-truck caused a collision with another car, which then hit him while he assisted with an overturned vehicle.
Driver sues over multi-vehicle collision in Collinsville
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing a driver for allegedly causing a multi-car collision in Collinsville.