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Shopper allegedly hit in Glen Carbon Walmart parking lot
EDWARDSVILLE - A shopper claims she suffered injuries when a motorist hit her in the Glen Carbon Walmart parking lot.
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Passenger claims driver hit her while approaching his vehicle at the SIU-E campus
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman claims she was walking to a vehicle in an SIU-E parking lot when the driver hit her.
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Smith denies motion to compel arbitration on former partner's fraud claims against David Cates
EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County Circuit Judge Sarah Smith partially denied a motion to compel arbitration in a suit alleging attorney David Cates breached a fiduciary duty to former partner Ryan Mahoney and committed fraud.
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Florida man sues Prairie State in St. Clair County over fall from silo
BELLEVILLE - Three months after appellate judges classified a pump as an office to affirm St. Clair County jurisdiction over Prairie State power plant in Washington County, John Lewellyng of Florida sued Prairie State in St. Clair County.
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Smith awards woman nearly $45,000 in unequal pay dispute; She found no 'legitimate nondiscriminatory reason' for the lesser pay
A hearing is scheduled for next week to address attorneys fees after Madison County Circuit Judge Sarah Smith awarded a female manufacturing employee nearly $45,000 in damages for receiving less pay than her male counterpart in the workplace.
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Former Realms of Gaming employee alleges disability discrimination
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman is suing her former employer for allegedly discriminating against her due to her disabilities.
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Patient allegedly suffered third degree burns during MRI
EDWARDSVILLE - A patient claims he suffered third degree burns while undergoing an MRI because a cable was placed across his arm during the procedure.
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Woman sues over fall while playing bingo
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman claims she was injured when she fell while playing Bingo.
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Stutz Excavating seeks to partially dismiss lawsuit over fatal Bethalto crash; Victims' family allege hazing was involved
The Cafazza family, of Bethalto, filed an opposition to Stutz Excavating's motion to dismiss several counts from their wrongful death lawsuit following a fatal crash with an intoxicated driver they allege was involved in a hazing event and encouraged to then drive home.
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Roller skater sues Skateway over fall
EDWARDSVILLE - A skater claims she was injured when she fell on an uneven surface at a skating rink in Granite City.
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Wrongful death suit filed against Chinese tire manufacturer following fatal roll-over crash
BELLEVILLE - Widow Kerry Wickline of Caseyville filed a wrongful death suit against a tire shop ten miles away and a tire manufacturer in China.
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Madison County jurors return defense verdict in suit over staircase fall
.Jurors in Madison County reached a verdict in favor of an East Alton resident who was sued by his guest alleging she fell down the stairs due to a faulty handrail.
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Woman sues zipline company after child fell to the ground
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman claims her child fell 65 feet to the ground while ziplining in Mexico, causing severe head injuries.
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Norkfolk Southern Railway sued over employee's alleged wrist injuries
EDWARDSVILLE - A Norfolk Southern Railway Company employee claims he suffered a wrist injury due to negligent working conditions.
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Former Alton mayor sued over 2020 collision; Suit transferred to Madison County
EDWARDSVILLE - A motorist is suing the former Alton mayor for allegedly causing a 2020 collision.
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Suit alleges Edwardsville nursing home patient's leg was amputated due to neglected infection
EDWARDSVILLE - A nursing home is being sued after one of its residents allegedly suffered an infection, resulting in amputation.
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Insurer alleges policy holders lied about occupancy
EAST ST. LOUIS - Nationwide Insurance claims a woman provided false occupancy information on her application for homeowners insurance and then made a claim following a fire.
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Forklift operator alleges wrongful termination over alleged medical disability
EDWARDSVILLE - A forklift operator for Saddle Creek Logistics claims he was not provided appropriate accommodations for a medical disability.
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Former Olin Winchester employee alleges wrongful termination for challenging discrimination
EDWARDSVILLE - A former employee of Olin Winchester claims she was wrongfully terminated due to discrimination.
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Suit alleges motorist caused fatal crash, fled the scene
A lawsuit has been filed in the Madison County Circuit Court against David A. Clark, Phillip Kirchner, and Brandi D. Orr for their alleged involvement in a fatal car accident. The plaintiff, Terry Menge, is acting as the Special Representative and Special Administrator of the Estate of Judy Ann Menge, who was killed in the incident.