Sherman Division of the Eastern District of Texas
Recent News About Sherman Division of the Eastern District of Texas
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Court orders $2 million penalty for Commercial Recovery Systems owner
SHERMAN – On March 21, the Sherman Division of the Eastern District of Texas found Timothy Ford guilty of violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). In its ruling the court ordered Ford to pay a $2 million civil penalty. -
Family of deceased driver blames auto company for death
SHERMAN — The family of a deceased vehicle driver is suing an automobile company, alleging breach of implied warranty and design defect. -
Club member blames 24 Hour Fitness for head injury
SHERMAN — A Collin County man is suing 24 Hour Fitness, alleging its negligence caused him to suffer injuries. -
Daughter blames health care providers for mother's death
SHERMAN — An Oklahoma woman is suing Texas health care providers, alleging corporate negligence and breach of contract. -
Behavioral technician alleges autism therapy center failed to pay overtime
SHERMAN — A Denton County behavioral technician is suing autism therapy center operators, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime. -
California bank alleges customers owe more than $200,000
SHERMAN — A California bank is suing a borrower and guarantors, alleging breach of a promissory note and guaranty agreements in owing more than $200,000. -
Former vice provost accuses university of civil rights violations
SHERMAN — A former senior vice provost is suing the University of North Texas, alleging deprivation of constitutional rights. -
Consumer alleges debt collectors did not identify they were trying to collect debt calls
SHERMAN – A Collin County man has filed a lawsuit in the Sherman Division of the Eastern District of Texas, alleging unfair debt collection practices against several debt collectors and insurance companies. -
Liquor retailer accused of compensation violations
Former employees have filed a class-action lawsuit against an alcoholic beverages retailer, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts. -
Construction manager alleges employers failed to pay overtime
SHERMAN — A Virginia man has filed a class action lawsuit against his employers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime. -
Licensed vocational nurse accuses employer of not paying overtime
SHERMAN — A Dallas County vocational nurse is suing her former employer, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay proper overtime. -
DaVita seeks emergency relief to block CMS interim rule
SHERMAN – DaVita, a leading provider in the kidney care industry, recently filed a lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the Sherman Division of the Eastern District of Texas in regards to a new interim rule that could negatively affect dialysis patients and their health services. -
Registered nurse accuses former employer of discrimination
SHERMAN — A Grayson County registered nurse is suing a Plano hospital, alleging age discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. -
Medical products distributor accuses systems developer of false advertising
SHERMAN — A health care products distributor is suing a systems developer, alleging unfair competition, unfair trademark practices and false advertising. -
Denton woman says the Republic of Denton failed to accommodate disability
SHERMAN — A Denton resident is suing the Republic at Denton, The Scion Group LLC, DP Funding Corp., Kristin Keller, Ronald Manning and others, citing alleged breach of housing agreement. -
Physician accuses health care providers of fraudulent practices
SHERMAN — A Colorado physician is suing Texas health care providers, alleging fraudulent and unconscionable trade practices. -
Homosexual male accuses medical provider of discrimination
SHERMAN — A homosexual male is suing a Carrollton medical provider, alleging sex discrimination and wrongful termination. -
Project specialist alleges employers failed to pay overtime
SHERMAN — A project specialist is suing her employers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay proper overtime wages. -
Employee claims White Tulip Cleaners owes her unpaid overtime wages
SHERMAN – An employee for an Argyle dry cleaner alleges she was not paid overtime wages. -
Consultant alleges customer owes $95,000
SHERMAN — A New Mexico man is suing a Canadian citizen, alleging failure to pay $95,000 for completed services.