Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau News
Lawsuit accuses hospital of scheme to rid facility of African American nurses
Owens MARSHALL - An African-American nurse has filed a discrimination lawsuit that accuses Harrison County Hospital of scheming to terminate or eliminate all of its African American practitioners.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Nov. 7-11, 2011.
General Motors sued after Sunfire driver's seat collapses during collision
Ammons MARSHALL - General Motors is being sued after a woman suffered a traumatic brain injury when the driver's seat of her Sunfire collapsed backward during an automobile collision.
Woman claims orthopedic bone screws are defective
A spinal surgery patient has filed a product liability lawsuit alleging the bone screws used in her back were defective and fractured.
Oilfield technician sues over payment for travel time to work site
SHERMAN - A technician for an oilfield services company has filed a lawsuit that claims he lost his job when he complained about not being properly compensated for his time.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Oct. 31 - Nov. 4, 2011.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Oct. 25.
Texas class action filed against Wal-Mart for gender discrimination
Four months after the Supreme Court reversed a nationwide class action against Wal-Mart alleging the store discriminated against up to 1.5 million female employees, a former plaintiff has initiated a state-wide class action against the retail giant that could include up to 45,000 female Texas employees.
Suit claims Louisiana company sold defective hydraulic fluid
Fenley LUFKIN - A Louisiana company is being sued for selling a hydraulic fluid that contained an allegedly defective component which resulted in extensive damage to commercial equipment.
Employee sues Council of Governments for failing to pay overtime
SHERMAN - A 911 Program manager has filed a lawsuit claiming her job position was intentionally misclassified so she would not be paid overtime wages.
Nurse sues employer claiming termination due to pregnancy lifting restrictions
Hommel MARSHALL - An African-American pregnant nurse has filed a lawsuit against her employer claiming she lost her job after provided her employer with a doctor's note stating that she could not lift more than 50 pounds.
East Texas car dealership sued for sexual harassment
Cowger SHERMAN - After 10 years of employment with an east Texas car dealership, a saleswoman has filed a lawsuit claiming her civil rights have been violated due to pervasive sexual insults and harassments by her supervisor.
Personal injury lawsuit filed after circus truck rear-ends car
MARSHALL - After being involved in a severe rear-end collision involving a tractor-trailer, Deborah Bailey filed a personal injury lawsuit against the truck driver Juan Cavallini Ramirez and his employers Miller Equipment Co. Inc. and Carson & Barnes Circus Co. Inc.
Woman sued for failing to control her speed after rear-ending another vehicle
After rear-ending a truck on Interstate 10 in Beaumont, a jewelry saleswoman is being sued for failing to control her speed.
Dairy Queen sued for allegedly allowing minor employee to be sexually harassed
LUFKIN - The guardian of a 17-year-old minor has filed a lawsuit against Dairy Queen, claiming the fast food restaurant allowed the teen to be sexually harassed by a co-worker.
Employee sues for $40,000 in unpaid overtime wages
Fell SHERMAN - An employee asking for approximately $40,000 in unpaid overtime wages has filed a lawsuit against a Lewisville company.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Oct. 18-20, 2011.
Age discrimination lawsuit filed after woman loses job for sharing computer password
SHERMAN - A 63-year-old woman has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against her employer after she was allegedly terminated for sharing her password with a co-worker.
Collection agency sued for contacting wrong person about debt
A Port Arthur resident has filed a lawsuit against a debt collection agency for repeatedly calling her about someone else's debt.
Oil rig worker claims injury due to non-certified crane
Wilson MARSHALL - After being struck by a stack of winches weighing around 5,000 pounds, a Longview oil rig worker has filed a personal injury lawsuit that claims he was injured due to the use of a non-certified crane.