Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau News
Henderson Co. woman sues doctor claiming complications from pelvic mesh
TYLER - A Henderson County woman has filed a lawsuit that claims her doctor failed to warn her of the risks associated with implantation of pelvic mesh that was used to treat her stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION
Denton County man sues debt collector for leaving vague voicemail messages
SHERMAN - A Denton County man has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector claiming the company left vague voicemail messages which could be taken as a threat of legal action.
Lawsuit claims man’s death result of truck crossing I-20 median
SHERMAN - The wife of a deceased Midland County man has filed a lawsuit claiming that her husband suffered fatal injuries in a vehicle accident caused by a truck driver who was crossed the median of Interstate Highway 20.
Former employees sue for overtime compensation and off-the-clock time
MARSHALL - Four former employees have filed a lawsuit against an East Texas company claiming that they were not paid overtime compensation or time spent working off the clock.
Tractor-trailer driver sued after allegedly forcing vehicle off highway
MARSHALL - A Tarrant County man has filed a lawsuit claiming he suffered extensive injuries when a tractor-trailer forced his vehicle off the highway and into the ditch.
Seaman sues after suffering back injuries from lifting heavy equipment
A Liberty County seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming he suffered back injuries when he repeatedly lifted heavy equipment over his head.
Silsbee parent sues Wal-Mart after minor slips and fractures leg
A Silsbee parent has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart claiming her child suffered a fractured leg when the minor slipped and fell due to liquid on the floor.
Dishwasher sues Palestine restaurant for minimum wages, overtime pay
TYLER - A restaurant worker has filed a lawsuit against a Palestine restaurant claiming he was not paid minimum wages or overtime wages.
Sprinkler installer sues for overtime wages
TYLER - A former sprinkler installer has filed a lawsuit claiming he was not paid overtime wages.
Woman sues rig owner after falling while taking out trash
A Jefferson County woman sues her employer after falling while taking out the trash.
Debt collection agency sued for threatening to call man’s family
SHERMAN - A Paris, Texas, man has filed a lawsuit against a debt collection agency for making numerous telephone calls in which a debt collector threatened to contact his family and threatened to file a lawsuit.
Warehouse worker sues for overtime wages
SHERMAN - A warehouse worker has filed a lawsuit against a Collin County business claiming that he was not paid overtime wages.
Office manager sues Lindale business for unlawful retaliation
MARSHALL - An office manager has filed a lawsuit against a Lindale business claiming she was fired less than 24 hours after complaining about her manager’s racist and sexist remarks.
Securities class action filed against JC Penney
TYLER - A JCPenney stock holder has filed a securities class action suit alleging that the company concealed vital information from investors in order to keep stock prices at artificially inflated prices.
Industrial worker claims blindness from head injury, sues several companies
SHERMAN - An industrial worker has filed a lawsuit claiming that he was blinded when part of a conveyor belt broke and hit him in the head.
Marshall woman sues Kia claiming Rio failed to protect passenger
MARSHALL - A Marshall woman has filed a lawsuit claiming she suffered injuries when her Kia vehicle failed to protect her in a rear-end collision.
Caterpillar sued by Texas company after wheel loader catches fire
SHERMAN - A Paris, Texas, company has filed a lawsuit against Caterpillar claiming that a wheel loader caught fire while being used by an employee was using it.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION
Surgical clip manufacturer sued by Longview woman
MARSHALL - A Longview woman has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of a surgical clip system used in her gallstone surgery, claiming that the clip system failed and she now requires multiple surgeries to rectify the condition.