Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau News
Marshall Boral plant sued over worker's fatal heatstroke
MARSHALL - A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the Boral Brick plant in Marshall for allegedly failing to take any actions to prevent the heat-related death of one of its workers.
Eight Texas residents file suit over Avandia
MARSHALL - Several Texas residents have filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of Avandia for failing to warn of the drug's risks and they are asking for a full refund of the drug's purchase price.
Conductor files racial discrimination lawsuit against UP railroad company
MARSHALL - A railroad conductor claims he lost his job because he complained about racially derogatory remarks directed at him and has filed a lawsuit against his former employer.
Cowboy sues sheriff for seizing cattle
A professional rodeo athlete, known as the Old Cowboy, has filed a lawsuit against a Jefferson County Sheriff's deputy claiming the sheriff's personal hatred led to the improper seizure of his cattle.
Port Arthur hotel sued by terminated employees who complained about sexual harassment
Holiday Inn-Park Central A sister and brother have filed a lawsuit against a Port Arthur hotel claiming they lost their jobs for complaining about sexual harassment.
Suit alleges KFC allowed minor to be sexually harassed
Stetson SHERMAN - A young Collin County woman has filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against Kentucky Fried Chicken that argues the company filed to take action against a co-worker who was committing sexual harassment.
Railroad worker claims diesel exposure caused leukemia, sues railroad company
MARSHALL - A Tyler county resident claims his 35 years of exposure to diesel fuel and other chemicals while working on the railroad caused him to develop leukemia.
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 26-29, 2011.
Lawsuit filed against gas can maker after Texas cheerleader burned at party
TEXARKANA, Texas - The parents of a Texas high school cheerleader have filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of a gas storage can after she suffered third degree burns when a friend attempted to pour gasoline on a camp fire.
Collection agency sued for not disclosing it was a debt collector
SHERMAN - A New York collection company is being sued by a Denton County woman after the company left her a voicemail but failed to say it was about collecting a debt.
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 19-20, 2011.
Louisiana racetrack sued after woman trips in parking lot
An Orange County woman has filed a lawsuit against a Louisiana racetrack and casino after she stepped in a hole in the parking lot and fell.
Nurse sues hospital over medical leave
MARSHALL - A registered nurse has filed a lawsuit against an East Texas hospital alleging she was fired for complaining about the hospital's medical leave policies.
Wisconsin resident sues collection agency over early morning calls
SHERMAN - A Wisconsin resident has filed a lawsuit against a collection agency after receiving numerous collections calls before 8 a.m.
Debt collection company sued for threatening wage garnishment
SHERMAN - A debt collection company is being sued for allegedly threatening to garnish the wages of a consumer and the consumer's mother if they failed to pay back the money they owed.
Store sued for showing disregard for safety of customers
MARSHALL - An Oklahoma resident has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart claiming the store showed a total disregard for the safety of its customers and failed to correct a dangerous situation in one of its East Texas stores.
Oilfield workers sue employer for failing to pay overtime wages
MARSHALL - Claiming their employer failed to pay for their travel time to and from work sites, Shawn Cooke and Johnny Potts filed a lawsuit against Everlast Mechanical Services Inc. and Jerry Moore on July 22 in the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division.
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 6-13, 2011.
Plano company sued for breach of contract
SHERMAN - A Plano company is facing a lawsuit for defaulting on a $130,000 settlement agreement with a New York corporation.
U.S. Steel sued for not paying female employee same as male
MARSHALL - A human resources employee for U.S. Steel Corp. has filed a gender discrimination lawsuit claiming she was not paid the same as similarly situated male employees and was terminated when she complained about the unfair treatment.