A former refinery worker and smoker claims he was not warned about exposure to toxic chemicals on the job or toxic substances in light cigarettes, causing him to develop cancer. Plaintiffs Donald and Betty Bannister filed the lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court against John Crane Inc., Shell USA, Inc., Phillips 66 Company, 3M Company, Tyco Fire Products, Chemguard,…
A shopper is suing Walmart after she was allegedly struck by shopping carts while at the Wood River store. Plaintiff Gloria Bell filed the lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court against Wal-Mart Inc., and store manager Glenn Masterson and employee Antonio Shaw, citing negligence. According to the lawsuit, Bell Hultz was a patron at a Walmart store in Wood…
A Union Pacific Railroad employee has filed a negligence claim after allegedly suffering injuries on the job. Plaintiff William C. Williford filed the lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court against defendant Union Pacific Railroad Company, citing negligence. According to the lawsuit, Williford was employed by Union Pacific Railroad Company as a machine operator. The plaintiff states that as an…
A man is suing Better Vapes after the batteries for his e-cigarette device allegedly exploded in his pocket, severely burning him. Plaintiff Justin Rains filed the lawsuit in the St. Clair County Circuit Court against Better Vapes, LLC and Steve Schieferle, citing negligence and product liability. According to the lawsuit, in May 2022, Rains purchased a charger for his electronic…
A man has filed a negligence lawsuit against HSHS Medical Group, claiming he was injured during a medical procedure. Plaintiff Stephen “James” Buckman and Shirley Buckman filed the lawsuit in the St. Clair County Circuit Court against HSHS Medical Group, Inc., Metro-East Services, Inc. doing business as Memorial Hospital East and Maung Thu, M.D., citing negligence. According to the lawsuit,…
A shopper is suing a Fairview Heights liquor store after he allegedly slipped and injured himself. Plaintiff David Spencer filed the lawsuit in the St. Clair County Circuit Court against Illinois Fine Wine & Spirits, LLC doing business as Total Wine Spirits Beer & More, citing negligence. According to the lawsuit, Spencer Williams was a patron at the Total Wine…
A woman has filed a lawsuit against a construction company after she allegedly fell and injured herself in the parking lot. Plaintiff Carolyn Hale filed the lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court against Helmkamp Construction Company, citing negligence and carelessness. According to the lawsuit, on March 30, 2021, Hale was a patron at the defendant’s office building. Hale claims…
A Union Pacific Railroad Company employee has filed a lawsuit claiming that he was injured on the job due to negligence. Plaintiff David A. Link filed the lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court against defendant Union Pacific Railroad Company, citing negligence in violation of the Federal Employers’ Liability Act. According to the lawsuit, Link was employed by Union Pacific…
A driver claims that American Family Mutual Insurance Company has refused to honor her insurance policy claim after she was rear ended by an uninsured motorist. Plaintiff Suzanne K. Alt filed the lawsuit in the St. Clair County Circuit Court against Adreien K. Modglin and American Family Mutual Insurance Company, citing negligence and breach of contract. According to the lawsuit,…
An O’Fallon renter is suing her landlord, alleging a malfunctioning shower door fell on her and caused her to sustain severe injuries. Plaintiff Pauline Brown filed the lawsuit in the St. Clair County Circuit Court against Christine Enterprises, Inc. & Schuler Family Trust, citing negligence. According to the lawsuit, Brown was a resident at an O’Fallon rental property that was…
