Michelle Massey, East Texas Bureau News
Bicycle manufacturer sued after cyclist suffers brain injury
Trek 2000 MARSHALL - A bicycle manufacturer is facing a lawsuit after a cyclist claims he suffered a serious brain injury when the handle bars of his bicycle collapsed.
College sued for age discrimination after executive secretary demoted
TYLER - A 60-year-old woman is suing an East Texas college after she was demoted from her position as executive secretary to the college president.
Debt collection agency accused of harassing consumer
SHERMAN - A debt collection agency is being sued for allegedly inflicting emotional distress on a consumer in an attempt to collect a debt.
Consulting firm accused of paying employees straight time for overtime work
SHERMAN - A management and technology consulting firm is accused of violating federal law by only paying their employees straight time wages for overtime work.
Microwavable measuring cup melts, burn victim sues
MARSHALL - The manufacturer and retailer of a measuring cup are facing a lawsuit that argues the cup was not safe for microwave use as the company claimed.
Fatalities in vehicle accident caused by defective seatbelt buckles, lawsuit claims
MARSHALL - The parents of two deceased Texas residents have filed a wrongful death lawsuit accusing the Ford Motor Co. of manufacturing a vehicle with defective seatbelt buckles.
Conex sued for failing to give employees advance notice of layoffs
An employee of a Jefferson County plant has filed a class action lawsuit against his employer for not providing its employees with a proper 60-day notice regarding a mass layoff.
Wal-Mart sued after child trips on carpet in pet area
A Jefferson County mother has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart after her child tripped on carpet and fell, injuring her head.
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, Feb. 7-11, 2011
Consumer files second lawsuit over lack of fee notices at ATM
TYLER - In her second lawsuit, an East Texas woman is accusing a bank of not abiding by federal statutes regarding posting fee notice signs on automated teller machines.
Unlicensed truck driver sued for $40 million after triple fatality collision
TYLER-An unlicensed truck driver and his employer are facing a wrongful death lawsuit for more than $40 million after his semi-tractor collided into a vehicle and killed its three occupants.
Texans file federal suit to halt use of 2010 Census for redistricting
U.S. Congressional Districts, Texas SHERMAN- Three Texas registered voters are asking a federal court to declare that the 2010 Census data is inaccurate for purposes of the state's redistricting and reapportionment.
Company faces personal injury lawsuit after employee assaults woman
Young TYLER - A Dallas company is being sued after a female employee assaulted another woman.
Jeff Co Sheriff's Office sued for not paying overtime during Hurricane Ike
The Jefferson County sheriff's department is being sued for not paying overtime to its employees during a two-week period around the time that Hurricane Ike hit.
East Texas family sues after child becomes sick from peanut butter
MARSHALL - An East Texas family has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of contaminated peanut butter after their child became sick.
Texas Historical Commission accused of discrimination against white employee
The Texas Historical Commission is facing a discrimination lawsuit from a female employee who states she was treated differently because she was white.
Business manager accuses company of manipulating time clock to avoid overtime pay
A business executive for a company that manages nursing homes and rehabilitation centers has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of misclassifing employees to avoid paying overtime compensation.
Suit claims workers not paid for time traveling to work site
A Southeast Texas company is being sued for allegedly violating federal statutes by not paying its employees for time they spent in transit to a work site.
Driver caused collision after reversing, lawsuit claims
TYLER - A Kilgore resident has filed a lawsuit against a driver who caused a collision driving in reverse into another lane of traffic.
Lindale company accused of not paying supervisors overtime pay
MARSHALL - A supervisor for a Lindale company has filed a collective lawsuit that accuses his employer of failing to pay the supervisors overtime wages.