Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau News
Class action filed against Chili's for printing credit card expiration dates on receipts
SHERMAN - A class action has been filed against a restaurant chain for violating the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act by printing customers' credit card expiration dates on receipts.
Oil rig floorhand sues claiming he was terminated for reporting racial discrimination
TYLER - After being employed for only two months, an oil rig floorhand has filed a lawsuit claiming he was terminated for reporting racial comments.
Sales manager sues after losing job for failing to meet sales quotas
SHERMAN - A sales manager has filed a lawsuit against his employer for age discrimination after he was terminated for failing to achieve his sales quotas.
Age discrimination lawsuit filed against Tyler business
MARSHALL - After nearly two decades of employment, a Smith County resident lost her job and has filed a lawsuit claiming she is the victim of age discrimination.
Shopper sues Wal-Mart, claims mental distress after detention for shoplifting
LUFKIN - A Wal-Mart customer has filed a lawsuit against the store claiming she and her daughter are suffering from flashbacks after being wrongfully detained by an employee for shoplifting.
Telecommunications company sues over severed fiber optic cable
TYLER - A New Jersey communications company has filed a lawsuit against a Longview construction company after the company severed a fiber optic cable while excavating.
Former deputy sues Jefferson County, claims he lost job due to military leave
A former Jefferson County deputy sheriff has filed a lawsuit against the county alleging wrongful termination in violation of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
Chevy dealership sued for issuing inspection sticker to SUV with bad tires
Tracy MARSHALL - After a fatal SUV rollover accident, a Chevrolet dealership is facing a wrongful death lawsuit that claims it should not have issued the vehicle a state inspection sticker.
Hospice employee wants overtime wages for off-the-clock work
TYLER - An east Texas hospice employee is suing her employer claiming the company is failing to pay its employees overtime for time worked off the clock.
Recent patent infringement/false patent marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement/false patent marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, May 24-
Oil field workers file suit against well owners after car crash at site
MARSHALL - Three Oklahoma residents have filed a lawsuit against the owners of an oil well site after they took a wrong turn and their vehicle plunged off a drop-off.
Debt collection agency sued after threatening to send debtor to jail
SHERMAN - A national debt collection agency is being sued after a bill collector threatened to send a Sherman couple to jail for nonpayment of a debt.
Fitness center sued for $300,000 after woman trips and falls
SHERMAN - A visitor to a fitness center has filed a lawsuit for more than $300,000 after she tripped and fell, hitting her knee on metal.
Beaumont woman sues after breaking hip in fall at Sam's Club
A Beaumont woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Wal-Mart after she allegedly tripped on a floor display and fell.
Recent patent infringement/false patent marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement/false patent marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, May 19, 2011.
Lawsuit alleges tractor-trailer made improper right turn and hit vehicle
MARSHALL - A Tyler resident is suing a trucking company after a tractor-trailer attempted to make an improper right turn and struck his vehicle.
Nurse claims racial discrimination after losing job
MARSHALL - A licensed vocational nurse has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against her employer after she lost the job she held for six months.
Injured worker files lawsuit claiming retaliation for filing workers compensation claim
SHERMAN - A worker, who suffered a work-related injury, claims he was terminated for filing a workers compensation claim and has filed a lawsuit against his former employer.
Suit claims Mt. Pleasant wreck caused by truck blocking highway
MARSHALL - After crashing into a parked tractor-trailer which was blocking both highway lanes, a Bogata resident has filed a lawsuit against the truck driver's employer.