Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau News
Lawsuit alleges mood disorder drug causes diabetes
MARSHALL - A Texas man claims he developed diabetes from a drug he took to treat a psychiatric disorder.
Longshoremen sue over injuries from falling beam
After suffering severe neck injuries from a falling beam, two longshoremen have filed a lawsuit against their employer for failing to provide a safe place to work and adequate equipment.
Pregnant employee files a lawsuit after losing job
SHERMAN - An Hispanic female has filed a lawsuit against her former employer claiming she was fired in favor of a non-pregnant, non-Hispanic and less qualified employee.
Woman sues Wal-Mart after injury to buttocks
A Kirbyville resident is suing a Jasper Wal-Mart after she injured her buttocks when she slipped and fell.
Oilfield worker sues dirt work company after falling in mud
LUFKIN - A Mississippi worker claims a muddy worksite in Livingston led to a severe back injury and has filed a lawsuit against the company responsible for the dirt work.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Aug. 23-26, 2011.
Pedestrian pinned by tractor-trailer sues driver for negligent operation of truck
Miller MARSHALL - After sustaining serious personal injury by being pinned between two tractor-trailers, a man is suing the driver for failing to operate the truck in a safe manner.
Woman alleges hernia repair patches caused bowel obstruction
MARSHALL - Nancy Cotten claims the mesh patch used to repair her hernia resulted in a small bowel obstruction and has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the medical product.
Collection agency sued for not marking debt as disputed on man's credit report
TYLER - An Overton man is suing a Richardson collection agency for failing to indicate that he was disputing a debt on his credit report.
Wrongful death suit filed after 21 year old dies from ruptured aorta
Hatcher MARSHALL - A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against an East Texas hospital for negligently discharging a 21-year-old man with only pain medication, instead of treating the condition causing his chest pain.
Teen welder's helper files sexual discrimination lawsuit against inspector
MARSHALL - A teenage welder's helper has filed a lawsuit against his former employer after he was subjected to vile sexual harassment by a welding inspector.
Kia sued after Lindale woman suffers brain injury in crash
Kia Spectra MARSHALL - After suffering a severe brain injury in a vehicle collision, a Lindale woman filed a lawsuit against her car's manufacturer claiming the car was defectively designed and incapable of providing adequate protection.
Worker sues to obtain wages for unpaid travel time to job site
A worker has filed a collective lawsuit in an attempt to obtain wages for time spent traveling to the Motiva facility in Port Arthur.
Beaumont woman files suit against DePuy over hip implant
A Beaumont woman is suing the manufacturers of her hip replacement device, stating that had she known the device may only last two years she would not have chosen it.
East Texas attorney files lawsuit after private plane develops engine problems
Hawker Beechcraft Bonanza G36 TYLER - After discovering a crack in the engine of his private plane, an East Texas attorney has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer claiming the company did not disclose known defects.
Product liability lawsuit filed against maker of knee replacements
MARSHALL - A Longview resident has filed a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of a knee replacement product that can loosen in patients and require replacement surgery.
Tractor supply store sued after woman falls over extension cord
TEXARKANA - A Mt. Pleasant woman is suing a local tractor supply store after she claims an employee caused her to lose her balance and fall.
Employee says Goodwill owes him more money
SHERMAN - A Northeast Texas nonprofit organization is being sued for violating labor laws by forcing its employees to document working only 40 hours of work per week.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Aug. 15-17, 2011.
Mall sued after child's hand stuck in escalator
SHERMAN - The parents of a child injured while riding an escalator have filed a lawsuit against the owners of a shopping mall for failing to warn of the escalator's unsafe and dangerous condition.