Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau News
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, March 12-16, 2012.
Jefferson County courthouse shooting reminiscent of 2005 Tyler courthouse shoot-out
The Smith County Courthouse in Tyler was the site of shooting in 2005. TYLER - The recent courthouse shooting in Jefferson County is reminiscent of a 2005 courthouse shooting in Smith County that made national headlines when a Tyler man opened fire at a child support hearing and killed two people, including his ex-wife.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, March 7-9, 2012.
Debt collection agency sued for repeatedly calling consumer
A debt collection agency is being sued for violating federal law by contacting a consumer after receiving a written request to stop all telephone calls.
Trucking company sued after tractor-trailer fails to stop at red light
Sutliff MARSHALL - A Dallas County woman has filed a lawsuit against a trucking company after a tractor-trailer struck her vehicle while she was stopped at a red light.
Athens woman sues after wreck in convenience store parking lot
Erskine MARSHALL - An Athens woman files a personal injury lawsuit after her car was struck by another vehicle in a convenience store parking lot.
Consumer sues debt collectors for filing lawsuit in a distant court
MARSHALL - A Gilmer County consumer has filed a lawsuit against several debt collectors for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by filing a lawsuit in a distant court.
Field service technician sues for overtime wages
Buenker TYLER - A field service technician has filed a lawsuit against his employer that claims he was terminated for complaining about not being paid overtime wages.
McDonald's employee files pregnancy discrimination suit
LUFKIN - A McDonald's employee has filed a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit that claims she was constructively discharged following an incident with the store manager.
Texas company sued for not repurchasing $1.5 million in founder's stock
SHERMAN - A New Hampshire man who started a Texas business is now suing the business in order to enforce a contract that forces the business to repurchase the man's business shares.
Nevada woman files Texas suit against vaginal mesh maker after three corrective surgeries
Love A Nevada woman has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of a vaginal mesh medical device claiming the defective product required her to undergo three corrective surgeries.
Beaumont man files class action against Google over cookies on Mac products
Coffman A Beaumont resident has filed a class action claiming Google inserted code into Google Ads that allowed Google to install tracking cookies on iPhones, iPads and Mac computers.
Louisiana woman sues Wal-Mart after slipping in laundry detergent
Juhan After slipping in laundry detergent while shopping at a local Wal-Mart store, a Louisiana woman has filed a lawsuit against the store for not protecting her against dangerous conditions.
Autozone sued after employee involved in wreck
Erskine MARSHALL - A Lindale man has filed a personal injury lawsuit claiming that a vehicle wreck has negatively affected his outgoing lifestyle.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Feb. 29-March 2.
Salesman sues company for not paying commission based on accurate sales reports
A salesperson has sued his employer after learning he was not compensated based on accurate sales reports.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Feb. 21-23.
Radio station sued after police Mace child at Mudstock event
Grant TYLER - A radio station is being sued for negligence after police allegedly used Mace on a mother and child at the annual Mudstock event in Cherokee County.
Liquor store sued for not posting ATM fee notice
SHERMAN - A Dallas County man has filed a lawsuit against an East Texas liquor store for failing to post fee notices on its ATM.
Hygienist sues dentist for overtime pay
SHERMAN - A dental hygienist has filed a lawsuit claiming she was not paid for overtime hours despite consistently working more than 40 hours a week.