Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau News
Beaumont railroad worker sues for racial discrimination
MARSHALL - A Beaumont worker has filed a lawsuit against his former employer claiming he was fired as a result of racial discrimination and not because he received two violations.
Collin Co. man sues debt collector for threatening to file lawsuit
SHERMAN - A Collin County man has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector for violating federal law by threatening to file a lawsuit in order to collect a debt.
Cooke Co. man sues debt collection company after threats of lawsuit
SHERMAN - A Cooke County man has filed a lawsuit claiming a debt collection company violated federal law by failing to disclose it was attempting to collect on a debt when it threatened a lawsuit.
Cyclist sues truck driver after log strikes him in the head
MARSHALL - After a cyclist was struck in the head by a log, he filed a lawsuit against the truck driver and the company claiming the driver was at fault for not properly trimming the logs.
Railroad worker sues after train runs over foot
MARSHALL - After a train ran over his foot, a railroad worker has filed a lawsuit against his employer for failing to provide a safe place to work.
Lawsuit filed over vehicle wreck on Hwy 59 in Marshall
MARSHALL - Following a motor vehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 59 in Marshall, William Ossie Porterfield and James Hollifield filed suit against D. Graham Transport Inc. and Paul S. Arendt on Aug. 13 in the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division.
Lindale woman sues Fred’s Store after tripping in parking lot
TYLER - After tripping and falling in the parking lot, a Lindale woman has filed a lawsuit against a local store claiming the store failed to remove the concrete wheel stops despite the fact they posed as tripping hazards.
Debt collection agency sued for continuing to call Denton man
SHERMAN - A Denton resident has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector claiming the collection agency violated federal law by continuing to call him after he requested they stop.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Beaumont Division
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Marshall Division
Dallas Co. resident sues employer for minimum wages and overtime wages
SHERMAN - A Dallas County resident has filed a lawsuit claiming his employer failed to pay him minimum wages and overtime wages.
Debt collector sued for failure to disclose identity on voicemail
SHERMAN - A debt collector is sued for violated federal law for failing to disclose its identity on a voicemail message.
Super 8 Motel sued after guest falls down stairs
A Super 8 Motel in Alexandria, La., is being sued after a guest fell down a flight of stairs due to poor lighting.
Domino's sued after delivery driver involved in fatal head-on crash
An August 2012 fatal car crash involving a pizza delivery driver has lead to a lawsuit against Domino's.
Speaking against anti-Semitism led to manager's termination, suit claims
SHERMAN - A Plano business is sued for firing a manager who claims he was terminated in retaliation for opposing the religious discrimination of an employee.
Liberty Co. woman sues Wal-Mart after slipping, falling in water
Viki Bell filed suit against Wal-Mart Stores Texas on July 1, 2013 in Liberty County District Court. The defendant removed the case to the Eastern District of Texas, Beaumont Division on Aug. 2.
Beaumont business sues after employees stranded on Carnival Cruise
A Beaumont business has filed a lawsuit claiming it was unable to open its business because its employees were stranded at sea on a Carnival Cruise ship.
Wal-Mart sued after teenager suffers burns from gas can explosion
MARSHALL - The mother of a 13-year-old boy has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart, claiming that the store is responsible for the severe burns the teenager suffered when a plastic fuel container exploded.
Air conditioner repairman sues for overtime wages
SHERMAN - An air conditioner repairman has filed a lawsuit claiming his employer violated federal law by not paying him overtime wages.
Salon worker sues for minimum and overtime wages
SHERMAN - A salon worker files collective lawsuit for mandated minimum wages and for overtime wages.