Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau News
Debt collector sued after contacting Plano man's grandparents
Bennecoff SHERMAN - A Plano man has filed a lawsuit against a Pennsylvania debt collector after his grandparents were contacted about his medical debt.
State Farm sues Sears over house fire allegedly caused by dryer
SHERMAN - An insurance company has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of an electric clothes dryer that allegedly malfunctioned and caused a house fire in Plano.
Wal-Mart sued after man slips and falls due to wet floor
LUFKIN - After slipping on a wet floor and falling, a Polk County man has filed a lawsuit against a store for not placing warning signs to indicate that the floor was wet and slick.
African-American files racial discrimination lawsuit against Lufkin Industries
MARSHALL - An African-American worker has filed a lawsuit against his former employer that claims he was fired from his job for complaining about being called a racially derogatory name.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, July 27-July 31, 2012.
African-American crane operator sues contractor for racial discrimination
An African-American crane operator working at the Motiva Refinery has filed a lawsuit against his employer for allegedly terminating him due to his race.
Georgia-Pacific sued for racial discrimination by African-American worker
Champion LUFKIN - An African-American worker has filed a lawsuit against Georgia-Pacific that alleges he was fired because of his race.
Texas man seeks $1M from Experian over inaccuracies in credit report
SHERMAN - The credit reporting service Experian is being sued by a Carrollton man for more than $1 million for inaccuracies in his credit report.
Woman sues manufacturer after hernia mesh becomes infected
Erskine MARSHALL - After suffering injuries due to infection, a White Oak woman has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the surgical mesh that was used to treat her hernia.
Wal-Mart sued for age discrimination by claims department employee
Dugas An older Wal-Mart employee has filed a lawsuit against the store for age discrimination after she was terminated from her position within the Claims Department.
Crossbow maker sued after shooter's thumb severed
Barnett Jackal Crossbow SHERMAN - After losing part of his thumb trying to shoot a crossbow, a Collin County man has filed a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of the crossbow and is asking for more than $200,000.
Seven employees sue Beaumont company for age, race and nationality discrimination
Seven workers have filed a lawsuit against a Beaumont company for allegedly terminating the men due to their age, race and national origin.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, July 26, 2012.
Nash woman sues manufacturer of vaginal mesh for defects
Patton TEXARKANA - A Nash woman has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of a vaginal mesh claiming the device was defective.
Debt collection law firm sued for violating Collection Practices Act
SHERMAN - An Ohio debt collection law firm is being sued by an Allen man who claims the firm did not disclose in voicemails that it was attempting to collect on a debt.
Electrical sign worker files lawsuit after suffering severe shock
An electrical sign worker has filed a lawsuit against a gas station that claims he was severely shocked when gas station workers turned the power back on to a sign that he was actively working to repair.
Waitress sues Longview steakhouse for age discrimination
Hommel MARSHALL - A waitress has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against a Longview steakhouse after her work hours were reduced.
Longview hospital sued for failing to accommodate hearing-impaired woman
TYLER - A hearing-impaired woman has filed a lawsuit against a Longview hospital claiming it failed to provide an interpreter.
Dillard's store manager sues for age discrimination after losing job
Sinkule After losing his position during his approved medical leave, a former Dillard's store manager is suing the store for age discrimination and for violating the Family Medical Leave Act.
Hospital employee sues after losing her job due to medical restrictions
Hommel MARSHALL - A hospital employee, who was restricted from lifting patients, has filed a lawsuit against her employer after she was terminated due to the restrictions.