Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau News
East Texas family files wrongful death suit after son hit by NYC cab
TYLER - An East Texas family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit claiming a New York cab driver was driving too fast and struck and killed their 5-year-old son.
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Debt collection company sued for violating man’s privacy
A Port Arthur man has filed a lawsuit against a debt collection company for allegedly contacting him about a debt that was not his and violating his privacy.
Lawsuit filed over May rear-end collision in Kilgore
MARSHALL - Two Kilgore women have filed a lawsuit against a Shreveport, La., man claiming he failed to yield the right of way and caused a severe rear-end collision that caused the women severe injuries.
Smith County resident sues Zimmer over hip replacement device
TYLER - Claiming that his hip replacement device was defective, Smith County resident Timothy C. Gill and his wife, Jesse, filed suit against Zimmer Inc. and Zimmer Holdings Inc. on Jan. 4 in the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division.
Bossier City casino sued after patron falls down flight of stairs
TYLER - A Smith County man has filed a lawsuit against a Louisiana casino claiming he fell down a flight of stairs because the stairway treads were not properly maintained.
Wal-Mart sued after Hardin County man trips and falls
A Hardin County man has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart claiming that he suffered serious injuries after he slipped and fell.
Wrongful death suit claims rear-end crash caused by truck going too slow
MARSHALL - The family of a woman killed in a Titus County wreck has filed a lawsuit claiming she died because the tractor-trailer she rear-ended was going too slow.
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Malpractice suit claims teen suffered brain damage from too much anesthesia
TEXARKANA - The family of an 18-year-old woman has filed a lawsuit that claims the new mother received negligent medical care that resulted in a permanent brain injury.
East Texas college sued for racial discrimination
MARSHALL - The former Student Activities Coordinator of an East Texas college has filed a lawsuit claiming that he was terminated after he complained about racial discrimination.
Texas men sue for $200,000 following car wreck in Longview
MARSHALL - Two Texas men have filed a lawsuit for $200,000 claiming they suffered disabling injuries following a car wreck in Longview.
Veterinary assistant claims termination due to interracial relationship
MARSHALL - A white veterinary assistant has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against her former employer that claims she was terminated for having a relationship with an African American male.
Mount Pleasant nursing home faces wrongful death lawsuit
MARSHALL - The family of patient at a Mount Pleasant nursing home has filed a wrongful death lawsuit that claims the nursing home failed to adequately treat a urinary tract infection which led to the patient's death.
April auto crash in Gilmer subject of federal lawsuit
MARSHALL - A woman injured in an automobile accident in Gilmer has filed a federal lawsuit claiming a truck driver failed to stop at a red light and hit her vehicle.
Allen shopping center sued for disability discrimination
SHERMAN - A spinal cord injury victim is suing an Allen shopping center and a Mexigo restaurant for failing to maintain the center in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Tax preparer files race, religious discrimination lawsuit
TYLER - A seasonal tax preparer has filed a discrimination lawsuit claiming that she lost her job when she requested to attend training that did not occur on the Sabbath.
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Wrongful death suit filed over fatal truck accident on US 59 in Polk County
LUFKIN - The parents of a deceased 24 year old have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the trucking company whose truck driver caused a fatal vehicle collision by allegedly failing to yield the right of way.
Assisted living resident claims worker stole $100K in cash and jewelry
SHERMAN - A resident of an assisted living community in Plano has filed a lawsuit claiming one of the workers stole approximately $100,000 in cash and jewelry from her room.