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Hubbell Power Systems allegedly breached lease
EDWARDSVILLE — A landlord claims Hubbell Power Systems breached a lease agreement.
Candidate for judgeship cites entrenched power as main obstacle to successful run
Laninya Cason knows where she needs to get the votes to win the race for Resident Circuit Judge in St. Clair County - the city where she grew up and where her family still lives, East St. Louis.
Patient alleges doctors misread X-ray
BELLEVILLE — A patient claims doctors failed to properly diagnose a fracture.
Claims against federal government dismissed in medical negligence lawsuit
BENTON — The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has granted summary judgment to the federal government in a woman's medical negligence lawsuit involving a robot-assisted hysterectomy.
Driver sues following Foster Township collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist seeks damages following a Foster Township collision.
Madison County woman sues A.O. Smith, others after father's leukemia death
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County resident claims her father was exposed to products containing benzene.
Bechtel Corporation, others allegedly failed to warn man about dangers of asbestos fibers
An individual is suing Bechtel Corporation, Chicago Bridge & Iron Company and several other companies for alleged negligence.
Multi-Care Specialists claims that man failed to pay for medical services
A healthcare provider is suing John A. Smith, a patient, for alleged breach of contract.
Dow Chemical Company, others allegedly failed to warn individual about the dangers of asbestos
An estate administrator is suing the Budd Company, Dow Chemical Company, John Crane Inc. and several other companies for alleged negligence.
Woman accuses two motorists of negligence
A woman is suing Taylor Irons and Mickey Gillespie, two motorists, for alleged taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Union Carbide Corp., others accused of negligently exposing man to asbestos fibers
An estate representative is suing CBS Corporation, Union Carbide Corp. and several other companies for alleged negligence.
Motorist alleges injuries from I-55 crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing Swift Transportation Co. and its employee following a collision on I-55.
Rosewood Care Center accused of failing to provide adequate medical care
EDWARDSVILLE — An estate representative claims nursing facility operators did not provide proper care to a resident.
Driver allegedly under the influence of intoxicants during crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger claims a motorist was under the influence of intoxicants when he crossed the center median and caused a crash.
Gleeson denies transfer in tenant's suit
St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson denied a St. Louis County condominium’s motion to transfer a tenant’s suit alleging a 2008 earthquake in Illinois caused damages to her unit.
Passenger sues over rear-end collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger is suing a motorist for allegedly causing a rear-end collision on Troy Road.
Patient alleges amputation from infection
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient is Anderson Hospital alleging he developed an infection and suffered an amputation after employees failed to use latex gloves while examining a foot wound.
Homeowners settle grandmother’s Halloween trip, fall suit
Smithton homeowners advise that they have settled a grandmother’s suit alleging she tripped on a Halloween display in their yard while trick-or-treating with her grandchildren.
Bus passenger sues motorist for negligence
EDWARDSVILLE — A bus passenger is suing a motorist for allegedly causing a collision on Illinois Route 143.
Fifth District Appellate Court court affirms ruling in custody case
MOUNT VERNON -- The Fifth District Appellate Court has affirmed a lower court’s ruling in a child custody case.