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Couple claim Shady's improperly served intoxicated customer
BELLEVILLE — A couple's lawsuit against GNS LLC, d/b/a Shady's, accuses the Summerfield tavern operator of violating the Dram Shop Act by unlawfully selling alcohol to an intoxicated person.John Doe...
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Couple claims noisy mine blower fans make their home unfit for occupation
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Thompsonville couple is suing Murray Energy Corporation and The American Coal Company alleging that they negligently installed and operated mine blower fans in a populated area which...
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It's a Wonderful County!
Editor’s note: It wouldn't be Christmas without re-publication of Alton attorney John J. Hopkins' “It’s a Wonderful County.” The column first appeared in the Madison County Record in December 2004. It...
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Washington Park village consultant survives attempt to terminate his contract
A mayoral consultant in the St. Clair County village of Washington Park will continue in his job after trustees voted not to override a veto blocking his termination.The Washington Park Village Board...
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Blake Behme Law Group, two attorneys accused of legal malpractice
BELLEVILLE — A divorced woman from St. Clair County is suing lawyers Edward J. Blake Jr. and Megan M. Gilbreth and law firm Blake Behme Law Group PC, alleging legal malpractice.Bobbi Jo Fults filed a...
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First Student Inc., bus driver blamed for injuries in crash
BELLEVILLE — A school-bus passenger is suing bus driver Rita R. McCall and bus operator First Student Inc., alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.Earline Fikes of Cahokia...
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Quality Carriers blamed for injuries to chemical worker
BELLEVILLE — A chemical worker from Arnold, Mo. is suing Quality Carriers Inc., a trucking company, alleging negligence and insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.Daniel Kaut, who was...
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SIU Carbondale grad joins Unsell, Schattnik & Phillips
Attorney Brad Young has joined the law firm Unsell, Schattnik & Phillips in Wood River as its newest associate, having graduated in May from Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Law....
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Mother claims injuries to newborn are fault of Memorial Hospital, physician
BELLEVILLE — A mother is suing Memorial Hospital and Frank F. Mussemann, MD, alleging negligence in labor and delivery care.Rebecca Jones-Wilson, as a mother and next friend of Matthew Jones, a minor,...
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Lincoln Surgical Associates named in medical malpractice complaint
BELLEVILLE — A patient is suing Lincoln Surgical Associates Ltd. and a physician alleging negligence in medical care.Andrew Dahm filed a complaint on Nov. 23 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against...
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Woman says Howland 3 Investments property had unsafe condition
BELLEVILLE — A business invitee is suing Howland 3 Investments LLC and Tracy L. Bardin, property operators, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.Paula Daley filed a...
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Memorial Hospital Home Health, others accused of causing infection
BELLEVILLE — A patient is suing Protestant Memorial Hospital Inc., d/b/a Belleville Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital Home Health, Jo Ann Schneider and Memorial Medical Group LLC, alleging she...
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Dollar Tree patron claims defective ramp led to fall injuries
BELLEVILLE — A patron is suing Dollar Tree Stores Inc. and H2 Holdings LLC, retail store operators, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.Doris M. Balbridge of Jefferson...
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Fifth District reverses Gleeson's order denying transfer in collision suit to...
The Fifth District Appellate Court reversed St. Clair County Circuit Judge Andrew Gleeson’s order denying transfer in a car accident suit Justice Judge Cates delivered the Rule 23 decision on Dec. 28...
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East St. Louis Housing Authority accused of breaching contract
BELLEVILLE — A consulting firm is suing East St. Louis Housing Authority, alleging breach of agreement.Community Development Consultants filed a complaint on Dec. 10 in St. Clair County Circuit Court...
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Mother blames two motorists for child's injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — The mother of a minor child is suing motorists, citing alleged negligence in connection with a traffic collision.Angel Meyers, as mother and next friend of Dacota Meyers, filed a...
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Highland motorist blamed for bicyclist's injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A suit filed on a minor's behalf accuses a motorist of taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.Ethan Tucker, a minor, through his next friend Brandy Tucker, filed a complaint on...
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Executor blames Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab Center for woman's pressure ulcers
BELLEVILLE — An executor of a deceased woman's estate is suing Covenant Care Midwest Inc. d/b/a Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab Center, alleging negligence in nursing home care.Judy McGovern, executor...
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Widower blames motorist, vehicle owner for wife's death
EDWARDSVILLE — An administrator of a deceased woman's estate is suing over a fatal accident. Bernard Hicks, special administrator of the estate of his deceased wife, Aleatha Wallace, and as father and...
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Illinois ends 2016 with $11 billion in unpaid bills
Illinois state government has left the people of the Prairie State quite the stocking stuffer this holiday season: an $11 billion bill backlog that is expected to hit $14 billion by summer 2017....
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