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Fire fraud claim at trial: California Casualty questions displaced family's...
California Casualty Insurance and Exchange argues that a Waterloo family filed fraudulent reimbursement requests after the family’s basement was destroyed by a fire in 2009. Opening statements began...
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Passenger accuses trucking operators of negligence
BELLEVILLE — A Livingston woman is suing drivers of a car and a truck, alleging their negligence caused a vehicle crash that injured the plaintiff.Jill A. Williams filed a lawsuit July 11 in St. Clair...
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Former police chief accuses Collinsville officials of retaliation
BELLEVILLE — A former police chief is suing the city of Collinsville and city officials, alleging retaliation.Scott Williams filed a lawsuit July 11 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against the city...
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Homebuyers accuse sellers, broker of negligent misrepresentation
BELLEVILLE — An O'Fallon couple is suing the sellers of a house, an agent and a broker, alleging negligent misrepresentation.Brendan Hopkins and Kathryn Hopkins filed a lawsuit July 11 in St. Clair...
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Mother, daughter accuse estate planners of negligent misrepresentation
BELLEVILLE — An Illinois mother and daughter are suing an attorney and fiduciary, alleging breach of duty.Brenda Knuckles, as guardian of the estate of Angela Knuckles Stafford, a disabled adult, filed...
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Hearing on Union Carbide's motion to dismiss for want of prosecution...
Madison County Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs has rescheduled a hearing on motions to dismiss for want of prosecution in 46 asbestos cases, 30 of which were originally filed by Associate Judge Donald...
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Illinois governor vetoes bill that would have given more benefits to SURS...
SPRINGFIELD—Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed legislation July 29, that would have allowed public university employees who are part of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) to obtain additional health...
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Motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused crash
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing a motorist, alleging negligence led to an auto crash that injured the plaintiff. Amber Kimbrough filed a lawsuit July 11 in St. Clair County Circuit Court...
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Mudge reschedules motion to transfer hearing in well explosion suit
Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge rescheduled a motion hearing for several motions to transfer a man’s suit alleging he sustained injuries from a well explosion while delivering nitrogen. In...
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Motorist blames Trenton family for causing crash
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing a Trenton family, alleging their negligence caused a car crash that injured the plaintiff. Elizabeth Koenig filed a lawsuit July 11 in St. Clair County...
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Customer alleges Ford Motor Credit owes more than $50,000
BELLEVILLE — An Illinois resident is suing Ford Motor Credit, alleging failure to perform its obligations under the contract. Jeffrey Burcham filed a class action lawsuit, individually and on behalf of...
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Manufacturer alleges Texas company owes $93,000 for ordered products
BELLEVILLE — An Illinois manufacturer is suing a a Texas tool company, alleging failure to pay more than $93,000 for ordered products.Geoffrey Grootenboer, doing business as a Titan Midamerica, filed a...
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St. Clair County jury reaches defense verdict in insurance case; Defendant...
A St. Clair County jury ruled in favor of defendant California Casualty Insurance and Exchange on Thursday afternoon in a Waterloo family’s lawsuit alleging their claim was denied after a fire...
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Lebanon senator backs Rauner veto of police and fire pension bill
SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) reacted to Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto last week of a bill that would have given municipalities authority to go against the wishes of its citizens in...
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Couple accuses construction company of causing husband's injuries
BELLEVILLE — A Wood River couple is suing a construction company, alleging its negligence caused the husband to suffer injuries.Matthew and Jeri P. Bruce of Wood River filed a lawsuit July 12 in St....
View ArticleDelivery man blames property owner for injuries
BELLEVILLE — A Kentucky man is suing an Alorton property owner, alleging the defendant's negligence caused the plaintiff to sustain injuries in a fall.Michael Duncan filed a lawsuit July 12 in St....
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Illinois couple blames dozens of companies for husband's illness
BELLEVILLE — An Illinois couple is suing dozens of companies, alleging their negligence caused the husband to develop lung cancer through asbestos exposure. Curtis Hughes and Inez Hughes filed a...
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Lawsuits mounting against Monsanto over alleged cancer-causing ingredients in...
EDWARDSVILLE – Several law firms in Illinois are mounting a case against a multinational agrochemical manufacturer, claiming one of the ingredients in its herbicide product causes cancer.In what could...
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Proposed legislation would protect property and business owners from abusive...
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) encourages fellow legislators to reexamine the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure protection for those who need it, but also so that small business...
View ArticleLand of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation welcomes Thies as new president
EAST ST. LOUIS — John Thies has been president of Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation for just a few weeks, but is already making an impact on the organization and its work.Land of Lincoln...
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