Michelle Massey, East Texas Bureau News
Insurance company employees sue for age discrimination
SHERMAN-Two former insurance company employees have filed a federal lawsuit alleging they are victims of age discrimination.
Marshall lawyers sue Beaumont accountants after losing $6M in market collapse
MARSHALL-A Marshall law firm has filed a lawsuit against its former accountants for allegedly receiving kickbacks and violating ethical standards.
Trucking company sued for $100K after driver fails to yield
MARSHALL-A Texas woman has filed a lawsuit against a trucking company after one of its drivers failed to yield at an intersection and plowed into her vehicle.
Male nurse sues hospital for gender discrimination, claims pot was prescription
A male nurse is suing a Christus hospital for gender discrimination after he was terminated for using what he claims was prescription marijuana.
Disabled man sues gas station over alleged ADA violations
SHERMAN-A disabled Texas man has filed a lawsuit against a gas station claiming the business is not in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act's Accessibility Standards.
Small business sued after family member allegedly makes racial slurs
TYLER-An employee of a family-owned business has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit, claiming the owners failed to reprimand a family member for making racial slurs.
Henderson County encouraged misconduct of police, suit alleges
TYLER-A Henderson County resident has filed a lawsuit against the county, arguing it tolerated misconduct by its officers and encouraged the misconduct by not punishing or training its officers.
Recent patent infringement/false marking suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement/false marking suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2010.
Truck sent car into retaining wall, suit alleges
SHERMAN-A Denton County resident has filed a personal injury lawsuit after her vehicle was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer.
Homeowners accuse mortgage company of refusing house payment
SHERMAN-After their mortgage company refused to accept loan payments, two Fannin County residents have filed a lawsuit against the mortgage company in an effort to stop foreclosure.
Company sues its former VP for allegedly stealing trade secret information
SHERMAN-In an attempt to regain computer files and data, Danaher Corp. has filed a lawsuit against its former executives for his alleged misappropriation of trade secret information and for violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
Tractor-trailer fails to yield to truck and causes collision
LUFKIN-A Texas resident has filed a lawsuit against the employer of a tractor-trailer driver who failed to yield and collided into her vehicle.
Mother sues school district for not accommodating special needs child
MARSHALL-On behalf of her child who suffers from Down's syndrome and autism, a Harrison County resident has filed a lawsuit accusing the Hallsville school district of failing to provide her child with a free appropriate public education.
Female employee sues after being told to 'get over' sexual harassment
TEXARKANA-A female employee of an east Texas company has filed a gender discrimination lawsuit after her supervisor told her to get over the sexual harassment and hostile work environment or quit.
Woman sues after losing job for taking FMLA to care for sick husband
SHERMAN-A Denton County resident has filed a lawsuit claiming she was terminated from her position for taking Family Medical Leave to care for her sick husband.
EEOC sues east Texas healthcare provider for terminating pregnant woman
TYLER-An east Texas healthcare provider is being sued by the EEOC for firing a pregnant woman due to alleged concerns she would be required to perform heavy lifting and be exposed to toxic chemicals.
Recent patent infringement/false marking suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement/false marking suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Sept. 21-23, 2010.
Class action filed against tanning salons for not paying overtime
SHERMAN-A federal class action has been filed against a chain of tanning salons for allegedly not paying its employees overtime wages.
Hispanic employee sues for not being allowed to speak Spanish while at work
A Hispanic mechanic has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against his employers after he claims he was told not to speak Spanish in the workplace.
School bus driver claims contract terminated because of cancer diagnosis
MARSHALL-A Nacogdoches school bus driver claims she lost her job due to her recent diagnosis of brain cancer and has filed a lawsuit against her former employer.