Collin County
Recent News About Collin County
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Collin County couple alleges debt collectors violated laws
SHERMAN — A Collin County is suing debt collectors, alleging abusive, deceptive and unfair debt collection practices. -
Texas AG's felony fraud trial could come next spring after court refuses appeal
DALLAS – Texas' embattled attorney general is headed for a trial date as early as next spring after the state's court of criminal appeals decided to not get involved in his securities fraud case. -
Building engineer accuses former employer of racial discrimination
SHERMAN — A black Collin County building engineer is suing his former employer, alleging racial discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. -
Insurance company alleges pediatric dentist breached contract
SHERMAN — An insurance company is suing a Collin County pediatric dentist, alleging breach of contract. -
Donor subject of Medicaid fraud probe gives to Paxton campaign for his legal defense
DALLAS – When Texas' embattled attorney general accepted a $100,000 gift from a businessman allegedly without knowing the donor faced allegations of Medicare and Medicaid fraud, it raised questions similar to those endured by another Southern attorney general this summer. -
Employee accuses furniture business of wrongful termination
SHERMAN — A Texas woman is suing a furniture business, alleging discrimination led to her being fired. -
Texas AG makes 'clumsy, awkward' defense against civil charges, political scientist says
Civil securities fraud charges filed Monday bring everything back to the surface over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s relationship with a Texas tech company that includes allegedly accepting a commission in exchange for recruiting investors. -
SEC complaint charges AG Paxton with securities fraud
SHERMAN (SE Texas Record) – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's charges filed in federal court Monday, April 11, against Texas' embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton are the latest in a political drama only days shy of being in its third year. -
Two storm suits, two jury verdicts, two victories for State Farm
HOUSTON - State Farm Lloyds recently emerged triumphant in a pair of storm lawsuits against the company, capturing favorable jury verdicts in both cases. -
Collin County couple alleges Hyundai sold poorly designed car
SHERMAN — A Collin County couple is suing Hyundai, alleging a vehicle they bought was defectively designed. -
Ex-employee accuses Fidelity National of discrimination
SHERMAN – A Collin County woman is suing a Plano agency, alleging discrimination in her dismissal. -
NetWrk Access National LLC accused of breach of contract
GALVESTON – Two Collin County businesses are suing a Galveston County company over allegations it hasn't paid for services. -
Collin County woman accuses Scott, Parnell of illegal collection practices
SHERMAN – A Collin County woman is suing a Carrollton debt collection agency, alleging illegal debt collection practices. -
Woman alleges Belk did not pay overtime
BEAUMONT – A Collin County woman is suing a department store over claims it did not pay overtime wages. -
Collin County worker alleges city of Frisco fired him because of age
MARSHALL--A Collin County man is suing his a municipality, alleging he was fired because of his age. -
Steel detailer seeks remainder of payment from HME
A Collin County man is suing a Kansas company, alleging lack of restitution for his steel detailing services. -
Abbott appoints four new district judges
Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed four new district judges, with three of the appointments coming on Aug. 18 and one previous appointment on Aug. 14. -
Driver sues U-turning cellphone user following crash
A Dallas resident filed a lawsuit against an Arizona resident alleging vehicular negligence in a 2013 Collin County, TX highway collision purportedly resulting in injuries to the plaintiff. Bernice Rooks filed a complaint against Joy Dee Larson of Phoenix, AZ, in the Sherman Division of the Eastern District of Texas July 6, claiming liability in a November 2013 Collinsville automobile collision According to the suit, Rooks was operating her vehicle eastbound at or near the 5000 block of State -
Intoxicated inmate charges officer with excessive force
A Bowie County resident filed a lawsuit against a Collin County police officer for alleged excessive force in 2013 when his restraint of the woman while in custody resulted in physical injuries. Veronica Anne Jones filed a complaint against Billy McIntosh in the Sherman Division of the Eastern District of Texas July 1, claiming liability in a July 2013 jail incidence of violence which purportedly left the plaintiff with serious injuries including broken bones and teeth. According to the suit, -
Richard Dawkins hit with $58M defamation suit, plaintiff claims famous atheist called him ‘stupid’
By JOHN SUAYAN, GALVESTON BUREAU SHERMAN – A Collin County man has brought a defamation lawsuit against famed British ethologist Richard Dawkins. Karl L.