Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau News
Pharmacy technician sues over co-workers' inappropriate comments
MARSHALL - A pharmacy technician claims she was subjected to a sexually hostile work environment by her co-workers and has filed a lawsuit claiming she was victim of discrimination.
Mom of autistic child sues employer after losing job for taking leave
TYLER - The mother of an autistic child has filed a lawsuit against her employer after she was fired for taking unapproved intermittent leave to transport her child to his doctor's visits and therapy.
Kindergarten teacher sues after losing job
SHERMAN - A kindergarten teacher at a private childcare facility has filed a lawsuit arguing she lost her job after she complained about not being properly paid for overtime hours.
Lawsuit filed against manufacturers of hip replacement device
MARSHALL - A Texas woman has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of her hip replacement devices after she suffered from extensive problems and ultimately, had to have the hip replacement devices replaced.
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, July 1- 6, 2011.
Lawsuit filed against state assisted living center after patient's death
MARSHALL - The parents of a deceased mentally incapacitated adult have filed a wrongful death lawsuit accusing their daughter's caretakers of refusing to respond to requests for medical help.
Hazardous waste truck driver files age discrimination lawsuit
SHERMAN - A hazardous waste truck driver has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against his employer after he was fired for allegedly violating company policy.
Contract worker sues to obtain wages for unpaid travel time
A contract worker has filed a collective lawsuit in an attempt to obtain wages for time spent traveling to the Motiva facility in Port Arthur.
Jasper police chief applicant sues city after losing job to less qualified black man
An applicant for the chief of police for the city of Jasper has filed a lawsuit claiming his civil rights were violated after another applicant was chosen for the position.
Wal-Mart employee told to 'hurry up,' files racial discrimination lawsuit
MARSHALL - A Wal-Mart stocker has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the company after he was yelled at by his supervisor.
Denison school employee injures arm, claims termination violates disabilities act
SHERMAN - A Denison school employee has filed a lawsuit that claims she lost her job after filing a workers compensation claim for an arm injury.
Man claims state facility discriminated against male workers
SHERMAN - A lawsuit has been filed against the Denton State School for allegedly maintaining a policy of excluding males from employment in certain jobs.
Worker sues Army Depot for $3M after tripping over cables
TEXARKANA - A contract worker for the Red River Army Depot has filed a lawsuit asking for more than $3 million after he tripped over cables and broke his ankle.
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 20-24, 2011.
62-year-old employee files age discrimination lawsuit after losing job
TYLER - After losing his job, a 62-year-old healthcare employee has filed a lawsuit claiming he was terminated because of his age.
Collection company sued for calling debtor's husband
SHERMAN - A collection company is facing a lawsuit after making collection calls to a debtor's husband and disclosing information.
Truck driver blames rollover wreck on failed brakes, sues truck owner
MARSHALL - A truck driver is suing the owner of a tractor-trailer after the truck's brakes failed and he was injured in a rollover wreck.
Plano resident sues Zicam over loss of smell
SHERMAN - A Plano resident has filed personal injury lawsuit over the homeopathic cold remedy Zicam after she suffered a decrease in her sense of smell.
RV park files lawsuit over electricity problems
SHERMAN - An RV park is suing an electrical company after it experienced more than 50 electrical blowouts from an unsuitable electrical wire installed by the company.
Car dealership employee sues for racial, sexual harassment
TYLER - A car dealership is being sued for racial and sexual harassment allegedly due to the service manager making crude racial and sexual pranks and jokes to an employee.