Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau News
Crossbow user sues after losing part of thumb
TYLER - After losing part of her thumb when she attempted to shoot a crossbow, a Henderson County woman has filed a lawsuit against the crossbow’s manufacturer claiming that the company was negligent for failing to provide a finger guard.
Lufkin Industries sued for allegedly firing employee who called in five minutes too late
LUFKIN - Lufkin Industries is being sued by a long-term employee who claims he was fired after he called in to work five minutes too late.
Owners of salt mine sue Morton for not paying fair share
TYLER - Three owners of a salt mine located in Van Zandt County have filed a lawsuit claiming that Morton Salt mined, manufactured and sold salt from their land without properly paying them.
Healthcare company sued after employee causes collision
TYLER - A healthcare management company is sued after an employee caused a vehicle collision in Kilgore by failing to yield the right of way.
Recent patent infringement suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Marshall Division
Jefferson County man sues law firm for threats of wage garnishment
A Jefferson County man has filed a lawsuit against a law firm claiming they violated federal law by threatening to garnish his wages over a defaulted student loan.
Tyler resident sues Nissan for defective vehicle after wreck
MARSHALL - A Tyler resident has filed a lawsuit against Nissan claiming a defective vehicle is the reason he suffered serious injuries when the vehicle in which he was riding struck a tree and rolled over.
Jasper County woman sues after slip and fall at store
A Jasper County woman has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart claiming that the store failed to warn her about a liquid that was on the floor which caused her to slip and fall.
Pelvic mesh blamed for woman's alleged deformities
A Jasper County woman has filed a lawsuit claiming the pelvic mesh used to treat her stress urinary incontinence caused deformities.
Plano business sued for displaying satellite programming without commercial account
SHERMAN - A Plano business is being sued for violating the Cable Communications Privacy Policy Act for displaying satellite programming without a commercial account.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Marshall Division
Female pharma manager files discrimination suit after losing job
SHERMAN - A female regional manager of a pharmaceutical company has filed a lawsuit against her former employer claiming she was terminated due to gender discrimination.
Indian substitute teacher files racial discrimination lawsuit against FISD
SHERMAN - An Asian substitute teacher as filed a discrimination lawsuit claiming he was terminated due to his race and national origin.
Anderson County woman sues after slipping while shopping
MARSHALL - An Anderson County woman has filed a lawsuit claiming she was injured when she slipped while shopping and fell.
Receptionist sues for overtime wages
SHERMAN - A receptionist has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act for not paying him overtime wages.
Frito-Lay sales rep. files age discrimination suit
SHERMAN - A Frito-Lay sales representative has filed a discrimination lawsuit claiming he was fired because of his age.
Jasper parents file suit over wreck that killed, injured daughters
MARSHALL - A Jasper couple has filed a lawsuit claiming their 11-year-old daughter suffered fatal injuries in a vehicle wreck due to a lack of adequate occupant protection in their 2010 Toyota Corolla.
Trucking company sued following rear-end collision on Hwy 75 in McKinney
SHERMAN - A Denison woman has filed a lawsuit against a trucking company claiming the company is responsible for the injuries she received in a rear-end collision involving a tractor-trailer on Highway 75 in McKinney.
Kilgore business sued for illegally showing 2010 UFC fight
TYLER - A Kilgore business is being sued for violating federal law by de-scrambling a satellite signal and showing a July 2010 Ultimate Fighting Championship match for financial gain.
Sawmill worker sues for overtime wages
LUFKIN - A sawmill worker has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming he was paid on a per piece basis and not paid an overtime rate for hours worked over more than 40 per week.