ST. CLAIR COUNTY— A woman is suing a veterans organization alleging she was injured on its property due to a fall caused by negligence.
Lorraine Beaston filed a complaint on Dec. 17 in the Circuit Court of St. Clair County against Catholic War Veterans Butz-Jobe Post #370 alleging negligence.
After dining in the restaurant at the post on March 13, 2015, Beaston exited the restaurant. Unaware of a change in elevation at the exit that she alleged was not properly marked, Beaston fell, severely injuring her right shoulder, ribs and left leg.
Beaston is seeking compensation of more than $50,000 in order to cover legal fees, medical expenses and other fees. She is represented by Jeffrey A. Kopis of the Kopis Law Office in Belleville.
Circuit Court of St. Clair County case number 15-L-705