Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau News
Hardin County woman sues after slip-and-fall incident at Wal-Mart
A Hardin County woman has filed a lawsuit claiming she suffered severe injuries when she slipped in liquid in fell while shopping at a Lumberton Wal-Mart.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Marshall Division
Louisiana man sues over rear-end collision on Interstate 20
MARSHALL - Following a violent rear-end collision on Interstate 20, a Louisiana man has filed a lawsuit against the driver who rear-ended his vehicle claiming that accident caused him to suffer a traumatic brain injury.
Tyler father and son sue Dallas business over rear-end collision
MARSHALL - A Tyler father and son are suing a Dallas business following a rear-end collision by one of its employees that was allegedly the result of the driver failing to control his speed.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Marshall Division
Truck stop sued after customer trips in parking lot
MARSHALL - A truck stop is being sued by a customer who tripped in the parking lot over a valve cover that was allegedly installed below the surface of the concrete.
Female truck driver files gender discrimination lawsuit against trucking company
A female truck driver has filed a lawsuit against a trucking company for intentionally discriminating against her by firing her after she complained about her supervisor showing her a pornographic video.
General Motors sued for not testing 2007 Chevy Suburban’s crashworthiness
TYLER - The parents of a deceased Quitman child have filed a lawsuit against General Motors claiming that the company failed to adequately test their vehicle for crashworthiness.
Debt collector sued for threatening lawsuit
SHERMAN - A Denton County woman has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by threatening to file a lawsuit against her during the 30-day dispute period allowed under federal law.
Hospital finance supervisor files race, age discrimination lawsuit
SHERMAN - A hospital finance supervisor has filed an age and racial discrimination lawsuit against her former employer that claims she was retaliated against and terminated after she complained about the treatment she was receiving.
Mechanic sues Eastman Chemical for disability discrimination
MARSHALL - A mechanic has filed a lawsuit against Eastman Chemical claiming he was retaliated against, and terminated for requesting an accommodation for his medical disabilities.
Manufacturer of hernia repair patch mesh sued over 2004 surgery
MARSHALL - A West Monroe, La., woman has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the hernia repair patch mesh used during her 2004 surgery claiming that it did not correct her medical issues.
Texarkana woman sues maker of vaginal mesh over alleged defects
MARSHALL - A Texarkana woman has filed a lawsuit claiming that the vaginal mesh used in her surgery was defective and caused her further medical problems.
African-American man files racial discrimination lawsuit against Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
SHERMAN - An African-American man has filed a lawsuit against the Plano Dr. Pepper plant complaining that he was terminated due to racial discrimination and harassment.
Class action filed against fitness club for charging dues after memberships cancelled
SHERMAN - A class action lawsuit has been filed against a fitness club for charging monthly dues after memberships were cancelled.
Credit card company sued for violating federal laws on debt collection
SHERMAN - A Denton County woman has filed a lawsuit against Citibank for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which prohibits debt collectors from engaging in unfair and deceptive practices.
Engineer sues for overtime wages spent doing manual labor
SHERMAN - An engineer is suing his former employer claiming that he was not paid overtime wages for the time he spent doing manual labor installing phone circuits.
Woman sues GMC claiming seatbelt failed during rollover
SHERMAN - Following a September vehicle rollover in Savoy, a woman has filed a lawsuit against GMC claiming that her seatbelt did not properly restrain her during the entire accident and permitted her to be ejected from the vehicle.
Road construction company sued for not providing merger lane onto Texarkana interstate
MARSHALL - Following a serious rear-end collision during an attempt to merge onto the interstate in Texarkana, a road construction company is being sued for not providing a merger lane during the ongoing construction project.