Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau News
Tyler couple files personal injury lawsuit after hit-and-run accident
TYLER - A Tyler couple has filed a personal injury lawsuit after being involved in a hit-and-run accident.
Woman alleges Diet Center fired her after announcing pregnancy
SHERMAN - A Plano diet center is accused of violating the civil rights of its manager by firing her shortly after learning she was pregnant, according to a recently filed federal lawsuit.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Sept. 15, 2011.
Maker of wood chipper sued after man loses arm
Quesada SHERMAN - After losing his arm in a wood chipper, a Collin County resident is suing the machine's manufacturer for failing to incorporate a safety brake to stop the blades when the engine was turned off.
Dallas company sues for $160K over wet dog beds
TYLER - A Dallas company has filed a lawsuit asking for more than $160,000 after receiving a ruined cargo shipment of 900 bundles of dog beds.
Denton bank sued for not displaying notice of ATM fees
SHERMAN - A Collin County resident has filed a lawsuit against a Denton bank for not displaying notice of its ATM fees.
Chrysler sued after Tyler man injured in roll over
MARSHALL - A Tyler resident has filed a product liability lawsuit against Chrysler after he was injured in a wreck in his Dodge truck.
GM sued after van's air bag fails to deploy
MARSHALL - A DeKalb resident is suing General Motors after her car's air bag failed to deploy and she sustained serious injuries when she hit the steering wheel.
White restaurant employee files discrimination suit after being denied promotion
A white Pizza Hut employee is suing the restaurant for age and race discrimination after she was told the restaurant needed a young black manager.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Sept. 13-15, 2011.
Postal clerk sues Postal Service for violation of medical leave rights
TYLER - The U.S. Postal Service is being sued by a postal clerk after a supervisor requested more information about the clerk's demand to take a third medical leave.
Loan processor sues bank for not including commission in overtime rate
Sullivan SHERMAN - Claiming she was short-changed in her overtime wages when her employer failed to factor commissions into her overtime rate, a loan processor for an East Texas bank has filed a collective lawsuit against her former employer.
Diabetic man files disability discrimination after being fired
Hammel SHERMAN - A man with diabetes has filed a lawsuit against his employer for disability discrimination after he lost his job.
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, Sept. 6-8, 2011.
Man takes cutting torch to barrel, sues company after barrel explodes
Payne MARSHALL - An East Texan who took a cutting torch to a barrel containing rubbing alcohol residue has filed a personal injury lawsuit after the barrel exploded and caused him to sustain severe injuries and burns.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2011.
Woman sues Sea-Doo for internal injuries from water jet
MARSHALL � After suffering internal injuries from the water jet thrust of a personal watercraft, a Winnsboro woman has filed a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer.
Woman alleges she was terminated because of surgery
Hill SHERMAN - A Texas woman has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against her employer after she allegedly lost her job due to facial reconstruction surgery.
Georgia-Pacific sued for firing employee who requested medical leave
LUFKIN - A Georgia-Pacific employee has filed a lawsuit against the railroad after he lost his job only a week after requesting medical leave.
White supervisor files racial discrimination suit against employer
SHERMAN - A white supervisor has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against his employer, claiming he was demoted for no reason and replaced by a less experienced African-American employee.