Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau News
Radiology tech, 68, sues after losing job for not being able to use equipment
LUFKIN - A 68-year-old radiology technician has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against her employer after she was allegedly fired for not being able to use the equipment.
Debt collector sued for calling woman after debt was paid
PLANO - A Plano woman is suing a collection agency for continuing to call her after she paid off the debt.
Suit against GM claims truck not crashworthy
MARSHALL - Claiming the vehicle failed to protect him, the driver of a GMC truck has filed a lawsuit against General Motors after he was involved in a car crash.
Trucking company sued following violent tractor-trailer collision
MARSHALL - A trucking company is being sued after one of its employees allegedly caused a violent collision that left a young mother with debilitating injuries.
Jones Act lawsuit filed after seaman is struck by crane
Shaffer A Conroe resident has filed a Jones Act lawsuit against his employer after he was struck by a crane resulting in serious injuries to his neck and back.
Orange County woman sues companies over husband's exposure to benzene
Brown Shortly after her husband died from cancer, an Orange County woman has filed a lawsuit against his former employer claiming the company knew for decades that their products contained toxic chemicals that could cause their employees to develop a deadly cancer.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Aug. 6-13, 2011
Tyler man files discrimination lawsuit against employer claiming evaluation was racially motivated
TYLER - A Tyler resident has filed a lawsuit against his former employer claiming he was terminated from his job after complaining that a recent performance evaluation had been influenced by his race.
Maker of space heater sued after house fire
TYLER - The manufacturer of a space heater is being sued for negligence following a fire that destroyed a Canton woman's home.
Lawsuit against GM filed over deadly Suburban rollover
TYLER - The parents of a Quitman teenager involved in a February sports utility vehicle rollover have filed a lawsuit against the vehicle's manufacturer, claiming the vehicle failed to protect their daughter from injuries.
Salaried employee complains about lack of overtime wages and is fired, lawsuit claims
MARSHALL - An employee of an East Texas oil field equipment company has filed a lawsuit which claims he was terminated for complaining about being improperly classified as a salaried employee.
Dispatcher sues after losing job for posting video of boss on YouTube
SHERMAN - After being told she was fired for posting a video of her boss on YouTube, a dispatcher has filed a lawsuit which claims she actually lost her job for threatening to file a claim to obtain five years' worth of unpaid overtime.
Hispanic supervisor claims racial discrimination in workplace
An Hispanic supervisor has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit that claims he was not provided the same rewards or punishments as black and white supervisors.
Railroad employee claims company schemed to get rid of older employees
Baxley A supervisor for a railroad company has filed a lawsuit against his employer that alleges he was terminated after he refused to participate in a scheme to get rid of older employees.
Debt collection agency sued for failing to disclose it was attempting to collect debt
A Texas resident has filed a lawsuit against a debt collection agency after he received several automated voicemail messages from an employee that did not disclose the messages were an attempt to collect a debt.
Longview sports bar sued for illegally showing closed circuit fight
TYLER - A Longview sports bar is being sued for illegally broadcasting a 2009 UFC lightweight fight.
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, Aug. 1-2, 2011.
Louisiana couple sues grill manufacturer after son fatally burned
Royal Oak 30-inch Deluxe Charcoal Grill TEXARKANA - After their son suffered fatal burns from a charcoal grill, a Bossier Parish, La., couple has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the grill for not warning of the product's defective nature.
Cable installer sues to collect overtime wages
SHERMAN- A cable installer has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming he was misclassified as an independent contractor so his employer could avoid paying him overtime wages.
Engineer files racial discrimination suit after losing job for reporting racial slurs
SHERMAN - An engineer for a Sherman medical center has filed a lawsuit against his employer alleging he was fired for reporting racial discrimination.