Monthly Archives: August 2012

AGs settle with Janssen for $181M

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – A $181 million multistate agreement was announced by a group of attorneys general on Thursday with Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. It resolves allegations of deceptive and unfair trade practices in marketing antipsychotic drugs for off-label uses. “This … Read More »

Attorney General, News

Xerox sued following employee’s rear-end collision

MARSHALL – Following a rear-end motor vehicle accident in Longview, Christopher Harding filed a lawsuit against the driver’s employer, Xerox Corp., on Aug. 20 in the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division. The crash occurred on April 19 as Harding … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Frisco business sued for terminating manager during maternity leave

SHERMAN – A Frisco business is facing a gender discrimination lawsuit for terminating the employment of one of the managers before she returned from maternity leave. Sarah M. Lawry filed suit against Frisco Eye Associates, doing business as Frisco Eye … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Plano shopping center sued for disability discrimination

SHERMAN – In an effort to bring a Plano shopping plaza and a restaurant into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, a disabled woman has filed a lawsuit that claims the areas are discriminating against the disabled through architectural … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Shopper sues Wal-Mart after tripping over unsecured rug

SHERMAN – A Wal-Mart shopper has filed a lawsuit that claims she was injured when she tripped and fell when her shoe got caught on an unsecured rug. Denise Lynn Cullum filed suit against Wal-Mart Stores Texas and Paula Stover … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Bleeding causes man to sue Pradaxa maker for failing to warn of risks

TYLER –  After experiencing rectal bleeding and a gastrointestinal bleed, a Henderson County man has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of the prescription drug used to thin his blood. Charles Smith filed suit against the makers of Pradaxa — … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Whistleblower sues after losing job from non-profit organization

TYLER – The chief executive officer of a Tyler non-profit organization has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit that claims he lost his position after he contacted the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services about a board member’s alleged misuse … Read More »

Federal Court, News

East Texas company sued for denying African-American worker promotions and raises

LUFKIN – An African-American heavy equipment operator has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against an East Texas company that claims he was denied promotions and raises in favor of less qualified white employees. Dorlexcia Woodson filed suit against Aspen Power … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Pasadena residents claim PISD election system unfair to minority voters

HOUSTON – A group of Hispanic Pasadena residents have filed a lawsuit alleging the Pasadena Independent School District and its board of trustees are committing acts that aim to disenfranchise voters. According to a lawsuit filed Aug. 27 in Houston … Read More »

Federal Court, News

African American woman says Waste Management fired her because of race

HOUSTON – After she was allegedly fired from Waste Management for complaining about racial discrimination, Houston resident Angelia M. Osborne pursues legal action. Recent court documents filed Aug. 28 in the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division state that Osborne, … Read More »

Federal Court, News