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Norfolk Southern settles Ohio train derailment case for $600 million, pursues third party complaint
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Following a $600 million settlement, Norfolk Southern switched positions from defendant in an explosion suit to plaintiff seeking contribution from three sources.
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Objection: Dental patient allegedly 'judge shopped' after dismissing claim on eve of trial, refiling and seeking new judge
An Alton dentist and dental practice argue that Illinois Supreme Court precedent prohibits a former patient from “judge shopping” by voluntarily dismissing her complaint prior to trial, refiling it and then seeking a new judge.
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Fifth District affirms stay in insurer's suit for declaratory relief while collision suit is pending
The Fifth District Appellate Court affirmed Madison County Associate Judge Ronald Foster’s order granting a stay against Progressive Insurance's lawsuit seeking declaratory relief while the underlying crash suit is pending.
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Maintenance worker alleges wrongful termination for reporting racist comments at Collinsville American Legion
BENTON - Gregory Clark, a white grandfather of black children, claims American Legion Post 365 in Collinsville fired him for reporting a white co-worker’s racist comments.
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Mother alleges negligent care during labor and delivery
EDWARDSVILLE - A mother claims her child suffered severe injuries due to negligent labor and delivery at Anderson Hospital.
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Motorist sued over multi-vehicle collision in Collinsville
EDWARDSVILLE - A motorist claims another driver's vehicle spun into her car in Collinsville.
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Suit filed over fatal US 40 head-on collision
EDWARDSVILLE - A wrongful death lawsuit alleges a driver suffered fatal injuries in a head-on collision while attempting to turn on US 40.
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Madison homeowner alleges water damage due to faulty egress windows
EDWARDSVILLE - A Madison homeowner claims the negligent installation of two egress windows allowed water to get into the basement.
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Motorist sued over fatal Godfrey crash
EDWARDSVILLE - A lawsuit alleges a motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries in a Godfrey crash.
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Will dispute alleges inheritance reduced to $1,000
EDWARDSVILLE - A man claims his inheritance was reduced from $500,000 to just $1,000 in a will dispute.
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Bicyclist alleges temporary sign negligently placed in pathway
EDWARDSVILLE - A bicyclist claims Stutz Excavating negligently placed a temporary sign near a Pontoon Beach sidewalk, causing him to crash.
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Truck mechanic sues over alleged wrongful termination
EDWARDSVILLE - A truck mechanic claims he was wrongfully terminated due to his age and/or perceived disability.
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Suit alleges intoxicated driver caused fatal crash
EDWARDSVILLE - A dram shop lawsuit was filed after an intoxicated motorist allegedly caused a fatal crash after downing a bottle of 1800 Tequila.
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Security guard alleges firearm unlawfully confiscated
EDWARDSVILLE - A security officer alleges his firearm was unlawful confiscated during a traffic stop, resulting in him losing his job.
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Slip, fall suit transferred from St. Clair County Circuit Court
EDWARDSVILLE - A lawsuit alleging an individual was injured after she slipped and at a Pilot Travel Centers has been transferred to Madison County.
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Dental patient alleges permanent injuries during implant procedure
EDWARDSVILLE - A dental patient claims she suffered permanent injuries when a nerve was struck during an implant procedure.
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Lawsuit: Pipeline rupture released 3,500 gallons of heavy crude oil into Cahokia Creek
A lawsuit against Marathon Pipeline claims its Woodpat Pipeline ruptured in 2022, dumping 3,500 gallons of heavy crude oil into the Cahokia Creek.
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Truck driver alleges wrongful termination following work comp claim over Granite City crash
EDWARDSVILLE - A former truck driver for Hi-Tech STL Logistics claims he was wrongfully terminated after filing a work comp claim following a crash where another vehicle flipped through the air and landed on his truck.
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Handicapped woman sues over trip, fall at bingo hall
EDWARDSVILLE - A handicapped woman claims she tripped and fell on the sidewalk after playing bingo in Granite City.
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Fifth District: Watson failed to hold preliminary hearing in felony assault case
MOUNT VERNON - St. Clair County Associate Judge Jeffrey Watson erred when he failed to conduct a preliminary hearing, ruining a criminal trial and making the prospect of further proceedings "ludicrous," according to Fifth District appellate judges.