Parents blame Norfolk Southern Railway for son's death
EDWARDSVILLE – An Illinois couple is suing a railroad company and two employees, alleging their negligence caused the death of the plaintiffs' son. Charles and Clara Rayphole, individually and as...
View ArticleDaughter blames Gateway Regional Medical, doctor for mother's death
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County woman is suing a Springfield medical facility, alleging medical negligence in the death of the plaintiff's mother. Tina Paschedag, daughter and special administrator of...
View ArticleMotorist alleges another driver's negligence caused accident, injuries
EDWARDSVILLE – A female motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence over injuries she says she received during an automobile accident. Danielle E. Dettmers filed a lawsuit Feb. 4 in Madison...
View ArticleWood River customer blames Captain D's for fall, injuries
EDWARDSVILLE – A Wood River woman is suing an Edwardsville restaurant and its owners, alleging negligence over injuries she says she received after tripping in the restaurant parking lot.Barbara...
View ArticleMotorist blames El Greco pizza driver for her injuries
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist is suing a Carbondale pizza business and one of its drivers, alleging negligence over injuries she says she received when hit by a pizza delivery truck. Diane Norris filed a...
View ArticleBrawl over bargaining bill resumes; With no AFSCME contract, stakes are high
SPRINGFIELD — The hotly disputed interest arbitration or “no strike-no lockout” bill is back in play in the state Capitol. While Gov. Bruce Rauner, R-Winnetka, argues the measure is an expensive,...
View ArticleCustomer alleges Autoplex changed terms of contract after it was signed
BENTON – A customer is suing a Wabash County car dealership, alleging illegalities surrounding his attempt to finance the purchase of an automobile. David Caldwell filed a lawsuit Feb. 9 in U.S....
View ArticleWidow alleges asbestos exposure caused husband's premature death
BELLEVILLE – A widow is suing dozens of companies, alleging her husband died after continual exposure to asbestos-containing products. Jeannie Langley, individually and as special administrator of the...
View ArticleKentucky firm alleges Interstate Farm failed to pay for purchases
BENTON – A Kentucky corporation is suing a Kansas company, alleging the defendant has not made any payments for goods and services.Hutson Inc. of Murray, Kentucky filed a lawsuit Feb. 9 U.S. District...
View ArticleFormer worker alleges Dollar General fired her for pregnancy
EDWARDSVILLE – A former employee is suing Dollar General, alleging she was fired on account of her pregnancy. Holly O'Brian filed the lawsuit Feb. 1 in Madison County Circuit Court against Dollar...
View ArticleMother blames East St. Louis schools for daughter's fall
BELLEVILLE – The mother of a student is suing the East St. Louis school system, alleging negligence over injuries she says her daughter received in the East St. Louis High gymnasium. Lashanda Farmer,...
View ArticleBiotech X-Ray sued over alleged injuries in Illinois 13 accident
BELLEVILLE – A woman is suing individually and on behalf of her minor daughter for injuries they allegedly both sustained in an automobile accident. Julie Stitzel, individually, and Emily R. Stitzel, a...
View ArticleRetirement center alleges couple owes money
EDWARDSVILLE – A Glen Carbon retirement home is suing a resident, alleging lack of payment for its services.Eden Retirement Center Inc. filed the lawsuit Feb. 1 in Madison County Circuit Court against...
View ArticleMotorist blames Ameren for causing destruction to her vehicle
EDWARDSVILLE – A Missouri student is suing Ameren, alleging negligence for personal and property injuries she says she suffered when a utility pole crushed her car while she was driving to school....
View ArticleJudge Stiehl remembered as the “epitome” of a federal judge
Former employees, colleagues and family remember retired federal judge William D. Stiehl, Sr., as an ethical judge who strived to make the community a better place through his fair sentencing practices...
View ArticleCustomer claims she was injured when a Jack in the Box employee hit her with...
EDWARDSVILLE – A Missouri customer is suing Jack in the Box, alleging negligence over injuries she says she received inside the restaurant. Lisa Juels of St. Charles, Missouri, filed the lawsuit Feb. 4...
View ArticleIllinois couple sues McBride, Lock over alleged data breach
BELLEVILLE – An Illinois couple is suing a Missouri business, alleging a data breach exposed their Social Security information and other sensitive documentation.Jennifer Bohnenstiehl and Timothy...
View ArticleParents sue Norfolk Southern Railway following son's death
EDWARDSVILLE – An Illinois couple is suing a railroad company and two employees, alleging their negligence caused the death of the their son. Charles and Clara Rayphole, individually and as...
View ArticleDaughter sues Gateway Regional Medical, doctor for mother's death following...
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County woman is suing a Springfield medical facility, alleging medical negligence in the death of her mother. Tina Paschedag, daughter and special administrator of the estate...
View ArticleCustomer sues Edwardsville Captain D's over trip and fall
EDWARDSVILLE – A Wood River woman is suing an Edwardsville restaurant and its owners, alleging negligence over injuries she says she received after tripping in the restaurant parking lot.Barbara...
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