Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau News
Field service technician sues Denton County company for overtime wages
SHERMAN - A field service technician has filed a lawsuit against a Denton County company claiming that they violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by not paying him overtime wages.
East Texas company asks court to prevent $70,000 refund of truck
MARSHALL - An East Texas company has filed a lawsuit to prevent a Minnesota company from trying to obtain a $70,000 refund for a used 2008 Ford bucket truck.
Injured forklift operator sues after trying to hold 1,000-pound load
A forklift operator has filed a lawsuit claiming he was injured when a 1,000-pound load became unstable and he attempted to hold the load up manually.
Homeowners' association sues over $1 million leaky roof
SHERMAN - A homeowners' association has filed a lawsuit claiming that its $1 million new roofing system is leaking and defective.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas
Maintenance worker sues for overtime wages
SHERMAN - A maintenance worker has filed a lawsuit against his former employer claiming the company failed to pay him overtime wages in violation of federal law.
Tyler woman sues following rear-end collision in Louisiana
MARSHALL - Following a motor vehicle collision in Louisiana, a Tyler woman has filed a lawsuit claiming she suffered disabling injuries when an AutoZone employee failed to stop and caused a rear-end collision.
Motorcyclist says crash caused by woman’s attempt to pass in no-passing zone
MARSHALL - After suffering serious injuries during a motorcycle crash, a Kilgore man has filed a lawsuit claiming that the other driver attempted to pass him in a no-passing zone and caused the wreck.
Tyler resident sues pharmacy after hitting his head on door
MARSHALL - After hitting his head on a metal door, a Tyler resident has filed a lawsuit against the pharmacy claiming that the door constituted an unreasonably dangerous condition.
Adult nightclubs sue city of Beaumont over municipal ordinances
Two adult entertainment companies have filed a lawsuit against the city of Beaumont, claiming that the city’s ordinances have denied the companies due process and other constitutional protections.
Satellite provider sues restaurant for illegal programming
SHERMAN - A satellite provider has filed a lawsuit against a Murphy restaurant claiming the restaurant used a residential satellite to provide programming to the public for commercial benefit.
ATV rider sues manufacturer after crash
After the rider of a four-wheeled all terrain vehicle flew over the handlebars, he filed a lawsuit against the vehicle’s manufacturer alleging the vehicle was defective and unreasonably dangerous.
Phlebotomist files pregnancy discrimination lawsuit
SHERMAN - A phlebotomist has filed a discrimination lawsuit against her former employer claiming that she terminated from her position due to her high risk pregnancy.
Henderson County man sues Action Powersports for overtime wages
TYLER - A Henderson County resident has filed a lawsuit against his former employer claiming the company violated federal law by not paying him overtime wages.
Collin County woman sues Wells Fargo for not submitting to Bankruptcy Court proceedings
MARSHALL - A Collin County woman has filed a lawsuit against Wells Fargo claiming that the bank will not stop pulling her credit report and has refused to submit to bankruptcy court proceedings.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Marshall Division
Home Depot shopper sues after tripping over concrete paver
TEXARKANA - A man shopping at a Home Depot has filed a lawsuit against the store claiming that he was injured when he tripped and fell over a concrete paver.
Construction helper sues after walking into scaffolding
LUFKIN - After walking into scaffolding and suffering a head injury, a construction helper has filed a lawsuit against a general contractor claiming that he was injured by the contractor’s failure to provide a hard hat and adequate lighting.
Shopper sues Home Depot after tripping over pallet left in middle of aisle
SHERMAN - A Home Depot shopper has filed a lawsuit claiming she suffered disabling injuries after tripping over a pallet that was left in the middle of an aisle.
Employee sues over lack of quarterly bonuses
MARSHALL - An employee has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming that the company breached his employment contract by failing to pay his quarterly bonuses.