Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau News
Jasper County couple sues after tractor-trailer collision
A Jasper County couple has filed a lawsuit against trucking company after their vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer, which allegedly changed lanes when it was unsafe.
Christian college, fraternity sued over hazing incident
MARSHALL - An East Texas Christian college and one of its fraternities is being sued by a student who claims a hazing incident left him with permanent kidney failure and required that he have skin grafts over his wounds.
Railroad sued after employees develop asbestos-related lung diseases
Several trackmen for Union Pacific have filed a lawsuit against the company claiming they have developed lung diseases after exposure to asbestos-containing products in the workplace.
Tyler residents file wrongful death lawsuit over deadly Arkansas campsite flood
TYLER - A Tyler couple has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the U.S government for failing to prevent Albert Pike campgrounds in Arkansas from being built in a historical flood zone and not warning of the potential for flooding.
Houston lawyer files four lawsuits against UP over workers' exposure to asbestos
Zgourides TYLER - Houston lawyer John G. Zgourides of the law firm Sammons & Berry has filed four separate lawsuits against Union Pacific regarding alleged asbestos exposure of several railroad workers.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Dec. 29-30, 2011.
Manager files age discrimination suit after being replaced by younger worker
SHERMAN - A lumber company general manager has filed an age discrimination after he lost his job and was replaced by a younger manager.
Fast-food manager files gender, age discrimination lawsuit
LUFKIN - An assistant manager for a Wendy's restaurant has filed a gender and age discrimination lawsuit, claiming she was forced to quit when upper management wouldn't stop the harassment.
New Yorker sues bank in Orange over not displaying notice of ATM fees
A New Yorker has filed a lawsuit against a bank located in Orange, claiming that the bank was in violation of federal regulations by not displaying notice of ATM fees.
Pharmacist files disability discrimination after losing job
A pharmacist has filed a discrimination suit against her former employer claiming that she was terminated after requesting an accommodation for her disability.
Trucking company sued after driver changes lanes, hits vehicle
A 1996 Toyota Camry MARSHALL - A trucking company is being sued after one of its employees improperly changed lanes and struck another vehicle.
Customer sues Wal-Mart after falling in checkout line
Brasher A Wal-Mart customer has filed a lawsuit claiming she fell while waiting to check out.
Restoration company sued for not paying overtime wages
SHERMAN - A Collin County resident has filed a lawsuit against his employer that claims he was not properly paid for overtime work.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Dec. 12-15, 2011.
Healthcare worker files class action against agency for overtime wages
TYLER - A Mesquite healthcare worker has filed a lawsuit against her employer in an effort to obtain payment of overtime wages.
Consumer sues financial company for obtaining his credit report without consent
SHERMAN - A Collin County man has filed a lawsuit against a financial company for pulling his consumer credit report without his consent.
Employee claims health care facility failed to accommodate her disability
TYLER - An East Texas health care facility is being sued by a former employee who alleges the facility failed to provide equipment to accommodate her disability.
Manufacturers of pelvic floor repair system sued for fraudulent misrepresentation
Love The makers of a pelvic floor repair system are being sued for fraudulent misrepresentation by a Texas woman who claims the manufacturers knew their products were not safe.
Worker sues after falling into hole and suffering steam burns
Sloan MARSHALL - An industrial worker has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Eastman Chemical that claims an underground pipe caused the ground to give away and resulted in his falling into a hole.
Neiman-Marcus sued for not posting fee notice on ATM
SHERMAN - A Texas woman has filed a class action lawsuit against Neiman-Marcus after she was charged a $1.50 terminal fee at their ATM.