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Foot stuck on wax led to fall, plaintiff claims in suit against hospital system, management company

By John Breslin | Nov 4, 2019

BELLEVILLE - A man who claims he was injured after slipping on the floor of a health facility is suing the owners, various linked entities, and a management company charged with maintaining the building.

Long term care company accused of biometric privacy violations in suit, class action sought

By John Breslin | Nov 4, 2019

BELLEVILLE - A former employee of a southern Illinois long term care company is claiming her one time employer violated provisions of a biometric data privacy act.

Christmas Day tumble on stairs prompts lawsuit against club

By John Breslin | Nov 4, 2019

BELLEVILLE - A Christmas Day incident on the stairs at the entrance to a club has prompted a lawsuit against the owners.

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From Cook County Record

Cook County judge: Walmart, other employers can't look to IL constitution for protection from biometrics class actions

By Jonathan Bilyk | 1 month ago

Illinois’ state constitution offers no escape valve for employers facing a blizzard of class action lawsuits under the state's biometrics privacy law, a Cook County judge ruled, rejecting an attempt by Walmart to sidestep one of those lawsuits.

Second suit filed against bar, owners, over claims allowed customer to become intoxicated prior to crash

By John Breslin | Oct 31, 2019

EDWARDSVILLE - A recently closed down bar and billiards hall faces a second lawsuit linked to a crash involving an individual it is claimed was allowed to become intoxicated on the premises.

Hearing over discovery ahead of potential legal action imminent

By John Breslin | Oct 31, 2019

EDWARDSVILLE - A tussle over pre-suit discovery with its roots in an alleged injury to a worker operating an egg roll mixing machine continues with a hearing penciled in for this week.

Plaintiff asks court to sign off on settlement in legal action against Word of Life Tabernacle, staff, principals

By John Breslin | Oct 30, 2019

EDWARDSVILLE - A lawsuit against Word of Life Tabernacle and its staff over claims of an assault on a child in their care may be close to settlement after the plaintiff filed a motion to end the near three-year legal action.

Logistics company seeks removal of class action to federal court

By John Breslin | Oct 30, 2019

EAST ST. LOUIS - A logistics company has asked a federal court to take over a class action that claims employees' biometric data was unlawfully collected and stored.

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From Legal Newsline

Makers of Nuk orthodontic pacifiers face lawsuit that says they cause dental issues

By Marian Johns | 1 month ago

CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — The makers of an orthodontic pacifier sold at Target, Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and other major retail stores is facing a lawsuit over allegations of deceptive packing and marketing because the products allegedly lead to dental issues.

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From Legal Newsline

Lawsuit alleges debit cards were compromised because of Hy-Vee data breach

By Marian Johns | 1 month ago

PEORIA, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – Residents from Illinois and Missouri have instituted a proposed class action suit against Hy-Vee after their debit cards were compromised in a data breach after making purchases at Hy-Vee gas stations and in-store restaurants.

Defendant in medical malpractice case wants out of St. Clair County court

By The Madison County Record | Oct 30, 2019

BELLEVILLE – Chiropractor Thad Vuagniaux of Edwardsville, defending a claim that he injured a patient’s brain, objected to St. Clair County jurisdiction on Oct. 17.

Cook seeks to depose Belleville police chief Clay and assistant chief Eiskant over auto crash suit

By The Madison County Record | Oct 29, 2019

BELLEVILLE – Lawyer Bruce N. Cook, who blames Belleville police for a collision between his car and theirs, plans to depose police chief William Clay about it.

Mother sues hospital after death of baby, claims negligence

By John Breslin | Oct 29, 2019

EDWARDSVILLE - The mother of a baby who died shortly after birth is suing a hospital under Illinois' wrongful death and survival statutes.

Brighton bar patron alleges negligence caused fall

By John Breslin | Oct 29, 2019

EDWARDSVILLE – A patron who alleges he tripped and fell when exiting a Brighton bar is accusing the owners of negligence.

Fired chief of staff accuses health group of contract breach, discrimination, wrongful termination

By John Breslin | Oct 28, 2019

EDWARDSVILLE - A former hospital chief of staff has accused his an Alton health group provider of breach of contract, disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.

Former judge suing over mine subsidence at Swansea residence substitutes judge on his case

By The Madison County Record | Oct 25, 2019

BELLEVILLE – Former St. Clair County Circuit judge Vincent Lopinot and wife Connie Lopinot bumped Circuit Judge Stephen McGlynn off a suit they filed against State Farm over damage to their home.

Widower alleges negligence by hospital, physician led to wife's death

By John Breslin | Oct 23, 2019

BELLEVILLE - The husband of a woman who died following a hospital stay is suing the facility and an individual doctor, alleging wrongful death and medical malpractice.

Cardinal Pump employee alleges unlawful firing after workers' comp claim

By John Breslin | Oct 23, 2019

BELLEVILLE - An employee of a St. Clair County company alleges he was fired unlawfully after being injured at work and applying for benefits.

Worker alleges Amazon distribution center's negligence led to fall

By John Breslin | Oct 23, 2019

BELLEVILLE - An alleged trip and fall at an Amazon fulfillment center in Edwardsville has prompted a lawsuit as the plaintiff alleges the online retail giant and the owners of the facility are liable for his injuries.

Patient alleges wisdom teeth extraction carried out without consent, caused major damage

By John Breslin | Oct 23, 2019

BELLEVILLE - A St. Clair County woman who underwent a dental procedure to extract her four wisdom teeth alleges it was done without her consent and resulted in debilitating health issues.