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Madison County man alleges collection agency violated FDCPA over $33 debt
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Madison County man is suing The Receivable Management Services Corporation and four unnamed individuals with the debt collection firm, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt...
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New Baden resident accuses credit bureaus of false reporting, violating the FCRA
EAST ST. LOUIS — A New Baden consumer is suing TransUnion LLC, Experian Information Solutions Inc. and Synovus, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.Mildred Louise Buskirk filed a...
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Equifax, TransUnion charged with reporting on debt discharged in bankruptcy
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Belleville woman is suing Equifax Information Services LLC and TransUnion LLC, consumer reporting agencies, citing alleged unfair credit reporting.Crystal Dawn Chrum filed a...
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Cahokia has highest percentage of low-income students in lawsuit, but endures...
Given that his district educates a high percentage of low-income students and Cahokia property tax payers already are among the most burdened in the state, Superintendent Art Ryan says District 187...
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Hospital seeks to dismiss medical malpractice suit involving newborn
A St. Clair County hospital seeks to dismiss a patient’s lawsuit alleging her doctor failed to timely intervene when her son showed signs of distress during delivery.Wilson filed a first amended...
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MetroLink denies liability in suit alleging intoxicated passenger struck by...
MetroLink argues that a deceased man caused his own injuries when he was forced to exit the train for intoxication, then fell on the tracks and was struck by two trains.Dana Howard, as administrator of...
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Maintenance company dismissed from suit alleging infection from dialysis
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Vincent Lopinot granted dismissal for a Chicago maintenance company wrongfully named a defendant in a patient’s suit alleging he developed numerous infections during...
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Residents file class action lawsuit over 2015 Highland oil spill
An Illinois trio has filed a class action lawsuit in U.S. District Court against a Plains All American Pipeline for a 2015 oil spill that contaminated land near HIghalnd Ill.Kevin Nodine, Cheryl Morr...
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Illinois Supreme Court mandates diversity and mental health training for lawyers
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Supreme Court has instituted a program that it believes will boost sensitivity to diversity and mental health issues in the legal profession in the state. The Amended Supreme...
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While Metro East residents struggle, local lawmakers continue to get paid...
The Illinois General Assembly adjourned April 11 without passing a balanced budget or tackling essential reforms to save the state from financial ruin.The budget impasse cost the state $31 million in...
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Motorist alleges negligence by vehicle driver and owner for January crash in...
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing Lindsay Devivo and Carolyn Devivo, a vehicle owner and driver, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.Lisa Baker filed a complaint on March...
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Mail carrier allegedly fell into manhole in East St. Louis
BELLEVILLE — A U.S. Postal Service employee is suing the City of East St. Louis after he allegedly fell into a manhole. Kenneth T. Settles filed a complaint on March 21 in the St. Clair County Circuit...
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Woman claims hospital's faulty elevator door suddenly closed, knocking her down
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing a hospital after a malfunctioning elevator's doors allegedly closed on her and knocked her to the ground. Christine Braunseis filed a complaint on March 17 in St. Clair...
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Fairview Heights motorist claims she suffered injuries in 2015 rear-end crash
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing Angeletta C. Edwards for allegedly rear-ending her vehicle at a Collinsville intersection two years ago.Tawnya M. Herman of Fairview Heights filed a complaint on March 21...
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Customer sues Belleville restaurant over slip and fall
BELLEVILLE — A customer is suing Beast Craft BBQ Co. of Belleville, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent her from slipping and falling on a slick floor.Caryn Drew filed a complaint on...
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SSM sued by nearby clinic for alleged copyright infringement
EAST ST. LOUIS — A walk-in healthcare clinic is suing a local hospital's express clinic for alleged trademark infringement resulting in unfair competition.Midwest Medical and Occupational Services SC...
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Mt. Vernon doctor accused of sexual assault during exam
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Fayette County woman is suing a doctorfor allegedly sexually assaulting her during a physical exam. Mary Hake filed a complaint on April 13 in the U.S.District Court for the Southern...
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Delivery driver files class action against Domino's Pizza for vehicle expense...
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Domino's Pizza delivery driver has filed a class action lawsuit alleging his employer did not compensate delivery drivers for vehicular wear and tear or gas. Shiloh resident Jesse...
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Former employee fails to provide evidence for reverse discrimination in case...
EAST ST. LOUIS — The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois recently granted an assisted living facility's motion for a summary judgment in a “reverse” discrimination termination...
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Herndon transfers suit alleging banks funded terror to NY
U.S. District Judge David Herndon transferred to New York City a suit from attorney John Driscoll of St. Louis, claiming global banks financed terror attacks.In an April 12 order he found that among...
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