Michelle Massey, East Texas Bureau News
Corrections officers sue Jefferson County for overtime during Hurricane Ike
Jefferson County corrections officers have filed a lawsuit against the county to obtain compensation for the overtime hours they worked during Hurricane Ike in September 2008.
Hospital sued for allegedly discharging woman in active labor
Columbia Medical Center of McKinney SHERMAN - An East Texas hospital is being sued after allegedly discharging a woman who was in active labor.
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. 31-Feb. 4, 2011.
Pregnant employee claims discrimination by Pizza Hut
A pregnant Pizza Hut employee has filed a lawsuit claiming she was terminated for filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Furnace manufacturer sued after worker is burned
MARSHALL - A Marshall resident has filed a lawsuit against a commercial furnace manufacturer after he suffered burn injuries while attempting to perform maintenance on the machine.
Bank sued for not posting notice of ATM fees
SHERMAN - In a recently filed federal lawsuit, an East Texas bank is being accused of violating federal regulations by not posting a fee notice sign on its ATM machines.
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. 24-28, 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, Jan. 18-22, 2011.
Lufkin PD sued after arresting non-English speaking Hispanic
LUFKIN - The Lufkin Police Department is being sued for allegedly violating the civil rights of a Hispanic resident.
Lawsuit filed against truck driver who forced vehicle into highway barricade
A Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit against a tractor-trailer truck driver who collided into his vehicle and pinned the vehicle against the barricade.
Company sues Honda to force approval of the transfer of Tyler dealership
Embry TYLER - A Tyler businessman has filed a lawsuit against Honda in an attempt to force the company to approve the sale and transfer of a Honda motorcycle dealership.
Wrongful death suit says docs failed to notice stroke symptoms
TEXARKANA - The family of a deceased 20-year-old Texarkana woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her treating physicians for failing to treat the symptoms of a stroke.
Car dealership sued after firing pregnant woman
LUFKIN - A Lufkin car dealership is being sued for civil rights violations after terminating the job position of a pregnant service writer.
Contract worker sues for overtime compensation
SHERMAN - A gas exploration contract worker has filed a lawsuit against his employer which claims he had the same responsibilities of regular employees and therefore, should be paid as a regular employee.
Female manager sues Pizza Hut over alleged discrimination
MARSHALL - A former Pizza Hut assistant manager has filed a lawsuit against the company alleging she is a victim of gender discrimination.
Railroad worker sues after train derailment
MARSHALL - A railroad worker has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he was injured during a train derailment.
Longview Wal-Mart facing $75,000 lawsuit after customer slips and falls
MARSHALL - Seeking more than $75,000, a Gregg County resident has filed a lawsuit against a Longview Wal-Mart after she was injured when she slipped and fell.
Lawsuit claims truck driver caused loading ramp and forklift to fall
MARSHALL - A lawsuit has been filed against the employer of a truck driver who allegedly drove away from a loading ramp too soon and caused the ramp and the forklift to fall.
Truck drivers file lawsuit claiming age discrimination
SHERMAN - In an attempt to be reinstated to their former positions, several truck drivers have filed an age discrimination lawsuit against a Plano company. The men argue that they did not lose their jobs because they falsified their time logs, but because of their age.
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. 10-18, 2011.