Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau News
Former janitor sues after losing her job due to complaining about sexual harassment
TYLER - An East Texas healthcare center is being sued by a former employee after she was fired for complaining about sexual harassment.
Waitress sues seafood restaurant for labor violations over tip pool
TYLER - A waitress for an East Texas seafood restaurant has filed a lawsuit against her employer claiming she was forced to participate in a tip pool that was split with the cooks in violation of labor laws.
Truck driver, company sued after tire flies off and hits vehicle
TYLER - A Tyler resident has filed a lawsuit against a truck driver and a trucking company after his vehicle was hit by a flying tire.
Hotel maintenance supervisor sues for overtime wages
TEXARKANA - After three months of employment, a hotel maintenance supervisor is suing his former employer for failing to pay overtime wages.
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, June 14-16, 2011.
Plano couple sues debt collection company after threats to garnish social security checks
SHERMAN - A Plano couple has filed a lawsuit against a debt collection company after the company threatened to garnish their social security checks.
ConAgra employee files age discrimination lawsuit
MARSHALL - Claiming his employer is violating the Age Discrimination and Employment Act by discriminating against older employees, Ben L. Pate filed suit against ConAgra Foods Sales Inc. on June 10 in the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division.
Seven Points police sergeant files whistleblower lawsuit
TYLER - A former police officer for the city of Seven Points has filed a lawsuit under the Texas Whistleblower Act, claiming he was terminated after he reported inappropriate behavior by another law enforcement officer.
Lawsuit accuses trucker of driving without proper license
SHERMAN - After allegedly causing a multi-vehicle wreck involving tractor-trailers, a Dallas resident is being sued for not being able to read road signs and for driving without a proper license.
Employee with apnea sues after being fired for sleeping on the job
SHERMAN - An employee with a newly diagnosed sleep disorder has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against her employer after she was terminated for sleeping on the job.
East Texas bank accused of age discrimination after terminating 62-year-old VP
TYLER - A senior vice president for an East Texas bank has filed an age discrimination lawsuit claiming his supervisors terminated his employment and suggested he draw early Social Security benefits.
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, June 6-10,2011.
Injured worker claims wrongful termination for too many absences
TYLER - A worker who was injured on the job has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he was terminated for too many absences.
Employee claims she was terminated after seeing job posting on Internet
TYLER - An assistant property manager claims she was constructively terminated after she saw her job position posted on the Internet and has filed a lawsuit claiming she is a victim of racial discrimination.
Former DuPont manager files age discrimination lawsuit
TYLER - A 62-year-old DuPont employee has filed an age discrimination claiming he was terminated and replaced with a younger employee.
Shreveport couple sues over 2009 tractor-trailer wreck
MARSHALL - A federal lawsuit has been filed concerning a 2009 tractor-trailer wreck in Marshall.
Victim of debit card fraud sues company under the Electronic Financial Transactions Act
SHERMAN - Claiming she is a victim of debit card fraud, a Denton County resident is suing the company that provides Texas debit cards for child support from the office of the Texas Attorney General.
Casino sued after valet driver hits pedestrian
An Orange County woman has filed a lawsuit against a casino after she was run over by the casino's valet parking driver.
Terminated employee claims drinks at company event led to DUI
After being arrested for driving while intoxicated while out of state on a company project, a former Exxon Mobil employee states he was treated unfavorably because he is African-American and was fired.
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 31-June 3, 2011.