Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas
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Returning vet sues Lowe's for termination, retaliation
William Hommel Jr. MARSHALL � After being honorably discharged from the military, Josh Jones returned home to find that his previous employer, Lowe's, would not rehire him. After a lengthy investigation by the Veterans Department of the Labor Board, Jones was rehired but five months after returning to work, Jones was fired from Lowe's. -
Sky Tech starts third suit for patent infringement
Stephen Susman After successfully reaching a settlement with computer giant IBM last year, Sky Technologies is taking on another company alleging infringements on its business software patents. -
On heels of class action, Medtronic sued for civil theft
MARSHALL -- In the midst of a recent Minnesota class action lawsuit over faulty defibrillator wires, Medtronic, Inc. is facing allegations in Texas that include civil theft of a previously implanted Medtronic device. -
Wife files wrongful death suit against Chrysler after husband hits a tree
2006 Dodge Laramie MARSHALL -- Robert Leaks was driving his Dodge pickup north of Lakeport Texas, when he lost control. The truck slammed into a tree causing Leaks to suffer fatal injuries. -
Overhead door leads to postal worker's suit against Wal-Mart
MARSHALL � Rain, snow and sleet may not stop the postman from his appointed rounds, but an overhead door at Wal-Mart proved to be too much for a mail carrier in Longview. -
Paraplegic sues Toyota for defective restraints
1998 Toyota 4-Runner MARSHALL � Failing to stop at an intersection in Lewisville, an empty gravel-hauler truck slammed into David Williams' 1998 Toyota 4 Runner, rendering him a permanent paraplegic. -
Judge reduces jury award in seatbelt case
MARSHALL � After losing their daughter in an auto accident, an East Texas jury awarded the Frazier family $24 million in a trial against the car's seatbelt manufacturer. However a federal judge has now reduced those damages by almost 40 percent. -
Flying carpet suit successfully mediated
MARSHALL -- Although previous attempts at settlement negotiations were unsuccessful, Magistrate Judge Caroline Craven was able to achieve mediation magic in the flying carpet litigation at a conference held on Sept. 25. -
Railroad worker settles $2 million case for $34,000
Reed Morgan MARSHALL -- Last year former railroad worker James Smith sued Union Pacific, seeking more than $2 million as compensation for exposure to the toxic chemicals he blames for his leukemia. -
Mediator assigned to case over dropped couch
Michael Patterson MARSHALL -- James Parks just wanted to pick up his new couch, but claims he came home with bodily injuries and a lawsuit. Now a mediator will step in to cushion the dispute between Parks and furniture outlet. -
Collision with tractor-trailer leads to suit against Ford
1995 Ford Escort MARSHALL -- Failing to stop at a red light, a Transport Designs tractor-trailer collided with Kelli Blount's 1995 Ford Escort causing her ejection. Although wearing her seatbelt, Blount says the seatblet was defective and the ejection caused 28-year-old to injury her head, neck, back and spine. -
A&M takes on GE in patent suit
According to a recent federal lawsuit, the engineers at Texas A&M probably think the folks at GE have heard one too many "Aggie jokes." -
Discovery deadline extended in Wendy's personal injury suit
MARSHALL -- After reviewing a joint motion, a federal judge has granted an extension to complete discovery in a personal injury suit by a former Wendy's Restaurant employee who says she was robbed at work. -
Kansas man files against GM in Texas suit
2004 Chevy Trailblazer MARSHALL -- A Kansas resident filed a motor vehicle product liability suit against GM, alleging his Trail Blazer did not have a stability control device. -
Texarkana Triangle haven for Texas motor vehicle product liability suits
Judge T. John Ward TEXARKANA, Texas -- Within the last four years, the "Texarkana Triangle" has received more than 52 percent of Texas motor vehicle product liability suits. -
Trial date nears in med-mal suit against Carthage medical center
East Texas Medical Center-Carthage MARSHALL -- After a recent hearing in a medical malpractice suit, Magistrate Judge John Love denied a Motion to Continue Trial Date, stating he could not find sufficient justification. -
Jones Act case against Kirby proceeds in federal court
Richard Schechter A Jones Act case against Kirby Inland Marine filed in April is proceeding through federal court in the Eastern District of Texas. -
Home Depot's injury payments not enough for former employee
MARSHALL -- After voluntarily paying medical expenses for an injured employee, Home Depot is now facing a lawsuit from the employee who claims the payments were not enough. -
Oilfield company fighting same plaintiff in two venues
MARSHALL -- Headquartered in Houston, oilfield support company Stallion Oilfield Services (Stallion Heavy Hauling) is currently defending itself from Lenard Ray Hodge in two court venues, Houston and Marshall. -
Mom files wrongful death suit after gasoline container explosion kills son
Blitz USA 5-gallon gas container MARSHALL -- In late winter in northeast Texas, Jonathon Green was burning brush in a barrel. He attempted to pour gas on to the brush, but the gas container exploded covering Green in burning gasoline.