Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas
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Author claims copyright infringement
A Harris County man is suing over claims Chicago University Press published a book using copyrighted material from his own book without his permission. -
Woman sues driver who rear-ended her car
A woman alleges she suffered serious injuries after a driver rear-ended her vehicle.Vulnaiva Campbell filed a lawsuit Sept. 19 in the Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas against Kaisha Strickland.In her complaint, Campbell alleges she was stopped facing southbound on McCann Road and was waiting for a red light at Glencrest Drive in Longview on Nov. 22, 2013. Suddenly, Strickland, who -
Man blames pregnant wife's death on car manufacturer
The husband and children of a deceased woman claim their pregnant mother and wife died due to the negligent design of the Chrysler in which they were riding. -
Mother says teacher's aide injured son
The mother of a minor child has filed suit against the Kilgore Independent School District after she alleges a teacher's aide caused a huge gash in his head.Amanda Norment alleges her child was attending pre-school at Kilgore Independent School District when Tina Prince yanked on his leg during nap time Oct. 2, 2012, to flip him over. "When Ms. Prince tried to forcefully flip the child, she hit the -
Bank of America accused of firing woman with lymphoma
Bank of America is accused of firing a woman with lymphoma allegedly due to her age and her illness.Lohrey Henderson filed a lawsuit Sept. 12 in the Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas against Bank of America. In her complaint, the 60-year-old Henderson says she began working with Bank of America Aug. 30, 2010, where she worked as an assistant vice president in the company's mortgage -
Man alleges severe injuries in forklift accident
A Gregg County man alleges he endured disfigurement after he fell on the forks of a forklift.Calvin Miller filed a lawsuit Sept. 5 in the Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas against Millis Transport. -
Driver blamed for causing collision
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims failed to yield the right-of-way, causing a collision.Tony Garcia claims he was driving east on U.S. Route 67 in Morris County on July 9, 2013, when defendant Shawn McCoy Henderson, who was driving on U.S. Route 77, attempted to make a left turn onto U.S. Route 67. "Defendant Henderson failed to yield the right-of-way and made an unsafe left turn," -
Falling pipe is subject of lawsuit
A Harrison County man has filed suit against Warrior Energy Services, alleging he was seriously injured when a pipe fell on his back.Pete Aguirre says he was working on rigs as a floor hand for CC Forbes in December 2012. He was working with a crew from defendant Warrior Energy Services, of Columbus, Miss., and was standing on the ground, attempting to guide a pipe with his hand as the Warrior workers -
Our View: Safety devices aren't meant to negate carelessness
Cars have come a long way in the last hundred years. If you're not old enough to remember, your grandparents can tell you about the old days when cars didn't have turning signals, automatic transmissions, power steering, electric windows, seat belts, airbags, anti-lock brakes, fuel injection, etc.. -
Suit blames Ford's rear-view system for toddler's driveway death
The mother of a 3-year-old killed in his driveway alleges a faulty vehicle design by Ford is to blame. Halie Bush, individually and as representative of the estate of K.S., filed a complaint against Ford Motor Co. on Aug. 8 in the Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas.According to the complaint, Bush is the mother of K.S., a 3-year-old boy who was killed Nov. 2, 2013, when his father inadvertently -
Postmaster General sued after letter carrier reports alleged discrimination
A woman is suing over claims she was discriminated against in her position as a letter carrier and her employment was terminated after an injury on the job. -
Kilgore couple file suit after wife injured in multi-vehicle collision
A Delaware company is facing suit after its driver allegedly caused a collision in Texas. -
Man claims job loss due to physical impairment
A former Jet Specialty employee claims he lost his job because of an injury he sustained while working, an alleged violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. -
U.S. Steel Tubular Products sued over retaliatory discharge of employee
A Titus County man is suing over claims his employer terminated his employment due to medical leave. -
Three nominated for federal judgeships in Texas
Three Texas men have been named to fill judicial vacancies in the federal courts of the Lone Star State. -
Harley-Davidson sued after couple seriously injured in accident
A Camp County couple are suing over claims their motorcycle did not come with adequate safety features. -
Wal-Mart Supercenter named in negligence claim
An Upshur County woman is suing after her young son tripped and fell at Wal-Mart. -
Longview Medical Center sued after patient's wife injured in smoking area
An Upshur County woman is suing over claims she was injured on the premises of a medical facility. -
Woman claims tire, wheel fell off back of truck, struck vehicle
A Texas woman is suing over claims she sustained injuries after a wheel and tire hit her vehicle. -
Mother sues Wal-Mart after colliding with driver who bought new tires
A mother is suing for injuries to herself and her two children after another driver collided with them after buying tires at Wal-Mart.