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, June 12-14, 2012.
Wal-Mart shopper sues after fish fryer hits her in head
Hatcher A Wal-Mart shopper has filed a lawsuit against the retail chain claiming the store's negligence resulted in a fish fryer falling off a display shelf and hitting her in the head.
Marshall man sues over Harrison County vehicle wreck
MARSHALL - A Marshall man has filed a lawsuit against a Louisiana company after he was involved in a wreck allegedly caused when the company's driver failed to yield the right of way.
Blind woman sues bank for lack of accommodations on ATMs
Lippe SHERMAN - A blind woman has filed a class action against bank for failing to make its banking facilities, including its ATMs, accessible to the visually impaired.
67-year-old man files age discrimination lawsuit after losing job
TYLER - A 67-year-old Tyler resident has filed a discrimination lawsuit against his employer after he was terminated from his job position after 28 years of employment.
Marshall resident files lawsuit over defective knee replacement device
Beyea-Schroeder TYLER - Claiming her knee replacement device was defective and caused her to have additional surgery, a Marshall resident has filed a lawsuit against the device's manufacturers.
Worker sues after finding racist figurine in locker at Goodyear
A production worker has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against his employer after he found a racist figure in his locker and his employer failed to take remedial action.
Latest patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Latest patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, June 4-6, 2012.
Denton County woman sues debt collector over early morning phone calls
SHERMAN - After receiving several early morning telephone calls, a Denton County woman has filed a lawsuit against the debt collector for using unfair practices.
Migraine sufferer claims she was terminated for requesting medical leave
SHERMAN - A woman suffering from chronic migraines has filed a lawsuit alleging she was terminated from her position because she applied for medical leave.
Suit against Dallas shopping center alleges ADA violations
SHERMAN - A large shopping center on Frankford Road in Dallas is being sued for alleged violations the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Conductor sues Union Pacific after train derailment
Citti TYLER - A Union Pacific train conductor has filed a lawsuit that claims he suffered injuries when the train derailed due Union Pacific's failure to provide a safe place to work.
Plano ISD sued by former employee for violating Family Medical Leave Act
Wood SHERMAN - A former Plano Independent School District employee has filed a lawsuit against the district claiming that she was terminated for excessive absences in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act.
Louisiana woman sues concrete company after crashing into trackhoe on highway
Ward Jr. MARSHALL - A Louisiana woman is suing a Marshall concrete company after she ran into one of the company's trackhoes while driving on Karnack Highway.
Parents claim baby's untreated jaundice resulted in brain damage
Erskine MARSHALL - The parents of a newborn suffering from brain damage have filed a lawsuit against a Longview doctor and medical center, claiming they failed to test their baby for jaundice.
State employee files pregnancy discrimination lawsuit
King An administrative assistant for the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services has filed a discrimination lawsuit that claims she was terminated after she announced she was again pregnant six months after returning from maternity leave.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, May 29-June 1, 2012.
Freezer manufacturer sued by insurance company following house fire
Carpenter TYLER - Electrolux Home Products is being sued for more than $200,000 following a house fire in Carthage that was allegedly caused by an overheating freezer.
Racial discrimination case against LNVA transferred to federal court
Quan TYLER - A former employee of the Lower Neches Valley Authority has had his discrimination lawsuit transferred to federal court.