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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.
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Century Brass worker allegedly crushed by molding machine
BELLEVILLE - The wife of a man who suffered fatal injuries when he was crushed by a mold lifter is suing the manufacturers.
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Wrongful death suit alleges nursing home patient died after falling
BELLEVILLE - The daughter of a nursing home patient who died after suffering multiple falls claims her mother received negligent care.
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Patient sues over alleged failed bypass, vascular surgeries
BELLEVILLE - A patient claims he suffered injuries following bypass and vascular surgeries on his leg.
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Woman sues over slip, fall at East St. Louis Walgreens
BELLEVILLE - A shopper at an East St. Louis Walgreens store claims she was injured when she slipped and fell on a wet floor.
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Truck driver suffers fatal injuries in rollover crash
BELLEVILLE - A wrongful death suit alleges a truck driver died in a crash after a catastrophic tread/belt separation.
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Amazon warehouse lot owner seeks Madison County jurisdiction in PTSD suit over fatal 2021 tornado
The lot owner of an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville that partially collapsed during a 2021 tornado seeks permanent jurisdiction in Madison County for an employee’s post-traumatic stress disorder suit that was originally filed in St. Clair County.
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Nurses allege wrongful termination after voicing concerns about understaffing
BELLEVILLE - Two nurses claim they were wrongfully terminated after raising concerns about patient safety due to understaffing measures implemented by the defendant.
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Tenant sues over trip, fall at East St. Louis apartment
BELLEVILLE - A tenant claims he tripped over a loose metal strip and fell down the stairs at an East St. Louis apartment.