Pedestrian blames asphalt company for injury-causing fall
BELLEVILLE – An East St. Louis man is suing an asphalt business, alleging negligence for injuries he says he experienced after a slip and fall. Marshall Day filed the lawsuit Feb. 12 in St. Clair...
View ArticleBusiness and its owner claim fraudulent money practices by credit union
BELLEVILLE – A Missouri company and its principal is suing over an allegedly fraudulent money situation. They are citing negligence among the counts. GFO Properties LLC and Gene O'Donnell filed the...
View ArticleCredit union, former employee perpetrated fraud, plaintiffs claim
BELLEVILLE – A company and its owner are suing over alleged mishandling of their money by a credit union and its onetime employee. Complete Supplements STL LLC and Bill Haskins filed the suit March 22...
View ArticleNo exit strategy from Illinois budget standoff
To the Editor: Eight members of Illinois’ General Assembly met on Monday at a forum to discuss the state’s prolonged budget impasse. Although the legislators agreed in general that reforms are...
View ArticleRep. Kay calls for embattled Auditor General to resign
SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Dwight Kay (R-Glen Carbon) said that it's time for the embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino to step down in light of his "dogged refusal to answer questions" about...
View ArticleSuit claims asbestos exposure is tied to colon cancer diagnosis
BELLEVILLE – A longtime laborer and his wife are suing over the man's alleged exposure to asbestos during his working life and the results of that alleged exposure. Among the counts are negligence and...
View ArticleMotorist claims negligence by two drivers in crash
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist is suing over injuries that she alleges occurred when a turning tractor-trailer caused her to stop her vehicle suddenly, followed by a rear-end collision in which another...
View ArticleAnalysis: Lobbyists have spent $25K+ feeding State Sen. Haine
Lobbyists bought State Sen. Bill Haine (D-Alton) 43 meals in 2015, according to an analysis of filings with the Illinois Secretary of State. Over the past decade, state filings show lobbyists have...
View ArticleDriver claims rear-end collision left him injured
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist is suing over injuries he allegedly received during a rear-end collision at a traffic light. He is citing negligence. Michael Brooks filed the suit April 1 in Madison County...
View ArticlePlaintiff claims defendants' negligent actions caused her severe injuries
EDWARDSVILLE – The passenger in a pickup truck is suing over injuries she suffered in the course of a crash, alleging the driver fell asleep. She is citing negligence. Susanne Woods filed the suit...
View ArticleMan says he was injured in collision on ramp
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist is suing over injuries he allegedly suffered when a tractor-trailer truck collided with the driver side of his vehicle. He is citing negligence. Eric Jackson filed the suit...
View ArticleLawsuit seeks costs of restaurant preparation
EDWARDSVILLE – The former owner of a pizza restaurant is suing over the reimbursement of costs related to preparing the venue for business. Eric Wortham filed the suit April 5 in Madison County Circuit...
View ArticleTemporary guardian of plaintiff claims negligence led to collision
EDWARDSVILLE – The temporary guardian of a plaintiff is suing over injuries the plaintiff allegedly sustained in the course of an automobile accident. She is citing negligence. Dawn Lymberopoulos filed...
View ArticleRoller skater claims injury is due to uneven floor
BELLEVILLE – A patron at a roller skating rink is suing over injuries she received when she fell on an allegedly unsafe floor. She is citing negligence. Courtney A, Liefer filed the suit March 31 in...
View ArticleMother, children allegedly injured in Belleville collision
BELLEVILLE – A mother is suing on behalf of herself and her two minor children over a Belleville car accident that allegedly left them all injured. Tanesia Runnels, Tatiana Head and Jalisa Head, minors...
View ArticleWoman claims missing stop sign contributed to auto accident
BELLEVILLE – A Belleville woman claims she was injured in an East St. Louis collision, which allegedly resulted from a missing stop sign. Melva Hodges filed the suit March 29 in St. Clair County...
View ArticlePedestrian sues asphalt company over fall on Belleville trail
BELLEVILLE – An East St. Louis man is suing an asphalt business after he slipped and fell on a Belleville trail. Marshall Day filed the lawsuit Feb. 12 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against...
View ArticleBusiness and its owner claim fraudulent money practices by Scott Credit Union
BELLEVILLE – A Missouri company and its principal is suing over alleged fraudulent money handling. GFO Properties LLC and Gene O'Donnell filed the suit March 22 in St. Clair County Circuit Court...
View ArticleMotorist sues following rear-end collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist is suing over injuries she alleges occurred when a turning tractor-trailer caused her to stop her vehicle suddenly and another motorist struck the rear of her car. Hannah B....
View ArticlePassenger alleges injuries after motorist fell asleep while driving
EDWARDSVILLE – The passenger in a pickup truck is suing over injuries she allegedly suffered in a crash after the driver fell asleep. Susanne Woods filed the suit April 4 in Madison County Circuit...
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