Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau News
Sales representative sues claiming she was fired and replaced by more attractive employees
SHERMAN - A sales representative has filed an age discrimination lawsuit claiming she was terminated from her position and replaced with younger, more attractive sales representatives.
Family claims deadly vehicle accident caused by tire tread separation
MARSHALL - A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed over the death of a Texas woman who suffered fatal injuries when her Ford vehicle entered a rollover sequence allegedly caused by a tire’s tread belt separation.
Office worker sues over improperly installed staircase
SHERMAN - An office worker has filed a lawsuit claiming she was injured after falling because of an improperly installed staircase.
Kilgore woman sues over defective hernia mesh product
TYLER - A Kilgore woman has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of the mesh patch used to repair her hernia claiming that the product caused serious side effects.
Albertson’s employee sues after slipping and falling
SHERMAN - An Albertson’s employee has filed a lawsuit claiming she fractured her right hip after she slipped and fell.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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SFA University sued for allegedly paying female bus drivers less than males
LUFKIN - Two shuttle bus drivers for a Nacogdoches college have filed a lawsuit against the school, claiming that they were paid less than their male counterparts.
Manager accuses Tyson Foods of age discrimination
LUFKIN - A manager for Tyson Foods has filed a discrimination lawsuit that claims he was terminated from his job due to his age.
Lawsuit claims numerous collection calls forced man to change cell phone number
TEXARKANA - A Hooks resident has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector claiming that he received so many collection calls that he was forced to change his cell phone number.
Debt collection agency sued after claiming to be legal department
SHERMAN - A Collin County woman has filed a lawsuit against a debt collection agency claiming the debt collector violated federal and Texas law by identifying itself as a caller from the legal department.
Couple sues GM claiming vehicle’s airbag failed to deploy
SHERMAN - A couple from Cooper has filed a lawsuit against GM claiming that their vehicle’s airbag failed to deploy and protect them when their vehicle struck the back of another vehicle.
24 women sue claiming defective hernia mesh products
SHERMAN - Twenty-four women have filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of hernia mesh products claiming they suffered serious injuries from defects with the mesh.
Greg County woman sues over mesh used to treat stress incontinence
MARSHALL - A Greg County woman has filed a lawsuit claiming that the mesh used to treat her stress incontinence resulted in complications and a second surgery.
Manager alleges East Texas company fired her during medical leave
A general manager has filed a lawsuit against an East Texas company claiming that she was fired while she was out on medical leave recovering from an on-the-job injury.
Orange County man sues Wal-Mart after slipping in water
An Orange County man has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart claiming he suffered injuries when he slipped and fell in a puddle of water.
Collin County man sues debt collector for calling while he was in restroom
SHERMAN - A Collin County man has filed a lawsuit claiming a debt collector’s telephone call was harassing and abusive because he was in the bathroom at the time of the phone call.
Denton County deputy claims termination part of scheme to promote female
SHERMAN - A former Denton County chief deputy has filed a lawsuit against the county claiming that he was terminated due to a scheme to advance a female deputy.
McKinney man sues Colorado company for obtaining copy of his credit report
SHERMAN - A McKinney resident has filed a lawsuit against a Colorado company claiming that it violated federal law by obtaining a copy of his consumer credit report without a purpose.
Texarkana podiatrist sued for medical malpractice
TEXARKANA - An Arkansas woman has filed a lawsuit against a Texarkana podiatrist claiming the doctor failed to disclose the risks associated with numerous surgical procedures on her foot.
Former account analyst sues for overtime wages
SHERMAN - An account analyst has filed a lawsuit against his former employer claiming the employer violated federal law by not paying overtime wages.