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Failure to yield the right of way at intersection causes wreck
A Jefferson County woman has filed a lawsuit against a Texarkana family after a collision allegedly caused by the family's failure to yield the right of way at an intersection.
Pickup truck fails to yield right of way on I-10 and causes wreck
A Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit after a pickup truck failed to yield the right of way and struck his vehicle.
Former client sues Beaumont attorney for extortion
A Beaumont cardiovascular surgeon has filed a lawsuit against his former attorney after receiving e-mails demanding $100,000 cash payment in exchange for keeping confidential certain private information.
Collision caused by improper turn
A Beaumont resident has filed a lawsuit after being in a collision allegedly caused by another driver's improper turn.
Male nurse files gender discrimination suit
SHERMAN-After losing his job without an explanation, a male licensed vocational nurse has filed suit against his former employer, claiming they fired him based on his gender.
Federal government sued over BP spill
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - The Sierra Club and the Gulf Restoration Network are accusing the Department of Interior's Minerals Management Service of contributing to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico by waiving safety regulations for oil explorations.
After fatal collision, truck driver sues dead man's estate
MARSHALL -- A Tennessee truck driver has filed a lawsuit against the family of a deceased man who failed to yield the right of way when attempting to cross over an interstate and collided into her truck.
Couple alleges product failures in Yamaha Rhino caused woman's injuries
MARSHALL-Claiming they were riding on a fairly flat and grassy terrain, Michael Best's 2007 Yamaha Rhino 660 ATV rolled over causing the passenger, his wife, to injure her leg.
Family sues GM after minor loses arm in vehicle rollover accident
TYLER-Attempting to avoid hitting a large dog that ran out onto the road, Juan Ruiz swerved, causing his 1998 Chevrolet Blazer to enter a rollover sequence.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, March 31-April 5, 2010
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, March 16-19, 2010
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, March 16-19, 2010
Ice cream shop employee sues after falling on machine
MARSHALL-In a recently filed federal lawsuit, the shift manager of a Plano ice cream shop claims she was left blind in one eye by an on-the-job injury.
Surgical service provider sues insurer for breach of contract
SHERMAN -- After receiving a demand to return more than $2 million received from insurance payments, Encompass Office Solutions Inc. filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Ingenix Inc., UnitedHealth Group Inc., United Healthcare Services Inc. on March 5, in the Sherman Division of the Eastern District of Texas.
Dog walker falls from retaining wall, sues apartment complex
MARSHALL - A woman claims the apartment complex where she lives in Tyler could have prevented her fall from a retaining wall if it had installed adequate lighting and no guard rails.
Houston loses tax suit against online travel companies
HOUSTON -- The city of Houston is the latest Texas city to lose its battle to collect additional hotel taxes from online booking sites like Expedia and Hotels.com.
Passenger involved in rear-end collision files lawsuit
TYLER -- Traveling down the interstate in southeast Texas, a Louisiana resident was involved in a rear-end collision when another driver was unable to control the speed of his vehicle.
LegalZoom announces plan to move regional center to Austin
AUSTIN-With the help of state and local incentives, LegalZoom has announced plans to locate its regional center in Austin.
Louisiana resident wants $1.25 million over rear-end collision in Texas
Chandler LUFKIN -- A Louisiana man who claims he was rear-ended when he slowed down for a broken down school bus is seeking $1.25 million from the driver and his employer.
Waitress files class action claiming Cafe Gecko failed to pay minimum wage
SHERMAN-Waitresses Tabatha Green claims The Colony's restaurant, Cafe Gecko, violated the Federal Labor Standards Act by requiring its waiters and servers to participate in a tip pool which was shared with members of management.
Company claims it doesn't owe $1.35 M to union pension fund
MARSHALL- An East Texas contracting company employing about 165 people is denying that it owes $1.35 million for past-due contributions to its union pension fund.