Michelle Massey, East Texas Bureau News
Delivery driver for age discrimination after losing job
LUFKIN - A former deliveryman has filed a discrimination lawsuit that argues he was terminated due to his age.
East Texan sues over contaminated peanut butter
TYLER - An East Texas resident has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of Peter Pan peanut butter, four years after he allegedly contracted salmonella from the contaminated product.
Seatbelt manufacturer sued after fatal car accident
MARSHALL - The family of a deceased Tyler woman alleges her seatbelt restraint system failed to comply with appropriate legal statutes, a federal lawsuit filed against the seatbelt manufacturer states.
Healthcare employee claims discrimination after losing job for cursing at patient
LUFKIN - A 67-year-old former healthcare employee has filed a lawsuit that claims she was not terminated for cursing at a patient but terminated due to her age and race.
East Texas law firm sued for violating Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
TYLER - A consumer has filed a lawsuit against an East Texas collection law firm for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Lawsuit filed over multiple semi-trailer wreck on IH-20
MARSHALL - A truck driver who was in the middle of a multiple semi-trailer collision along Interstate 20 has filed a federal lawsuit against another truck driver.
Reverse discrimination lawsuit filed against East Texas company
A former safety inspector has filed a reverse discrimination lawsuit that claims he was terminated due to his race.
Customer falls then sues Wal-Mart for $75,000
MARSHALL - A Wal-Mart customer is suing the retailer for more than $75,000 claiming she fell and suffered a disabling injury to her back.
Recent patent infringement/false patent marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement/false patent marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Jan. 3-7, 2011.
Recent patent infringement/false patent marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement/false patent marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Dec. 21-30, 2010.
Wrongful death suit against Tyler auto company blames bald tires for crash
MARSHALL-A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against a Tyler automotive dealer for allowing a temporary worker to drive a delivery truck with bald tires.
East Texas rental company sued for allowing hostile work environment
LUFKIN-An East Texas company is being sued by an employee for allowing a sexual hostile working environment.
Nurse accuses hospital employees of posting photos of sedated patients
TYLER-A former nurse is seeking more than $15 million from a Tyler hospital alleging she was fired after complaining about employees taking pictures of sedated patients and posting the pictures on Facebook.
Secretary sues after supervisors refuse to address co-worker's sexual harassment
MARSHALL-A former secretary has filed a lawsuit that claims management refused to handle or address a sexual harassment situation resulting in her constructive discharge.
Debt collector sued for calling debtor's friends, family
SHERMAN-An East Texas man is suing a collection agency after one of its agents contacted and harassed his friends and family.
Call center employees sue for overtime pay
MARSHALL-Several customer service agents have filed a class action against their employer for failing to pay overtime to thousands of its telephone-dedicated customer service employees.
Tyson is sued after employee crashes car during work convoy
TYLER-A Tyson employee is suing the company after he received traumatic injuries after he was in a car wreck during a work-related convoy.
Recent patent infringement/false patent marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement/false patent marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Dec. 13-18, 2010.
Ford sued after driver suffers fatal injuries during roll over
MARSHALL - Two Mount Vernon residents are suing Ford after their son was killed when his Ford vehicle entered a roll over sequence and he was ejected.
Wal-Mart sued for falsely accusing teenager of shoplifting
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Wal-Mart for falsely accusing a teenager of shoplifting causing him mental anguish and the loss of a scholarship.