Tyler Division of the Eastern District of Texas
Recent News About Tyler Division of the Eastern District of Texas
-
Sex complaint led to woman's termination from Wal-Mart automotive department, lawsuit says
A woman who used to work in the automotive section of a Wal-Mart in Longview alleges in a lawsuit filed in Tyler federal court that the retailer fired her for complaining about sex discrimination. -
Former employee alleges Scandrill Inc. did not pay overtime wages
TYLER – A former electrician filed a class-action lawsuit against a Houston company over allegations it did not pay employees overtime. -
Couple blames seat belt manufacturer for wife's injuries
TYLER — A Bullard couple is suing a seat belt manufacturer alleging breach warranty, design defect and liability. -
Tyler woman accuses former employer of age discrimination
TYLER — A former employee is suing a school company, alleging age discrimination caused her to be fired. -
Michigan company accuses California business of patent infringement
TYLER — A group of Michigan companies is suing a Longview business, alleging patent infringement. -
Four workers accuse Palestine company of failing to pay overtime
TYLER — Four employees are suing a Palestine company, alleging failure to pay overtime. -
New Jersey business alleges Showcase Systems shipped incorrect Coke bottling equipment
TYLER – A New Jersey equipment manufacturer is suing a Carthage business, alleging it shipped the wrong piece of bottling equipment to Coca-Cola Puerto Bottlers and refused to correct the problem. -
Former employees allege K&B Oilfield Services Inc. did not pay overtime wages
TYLER – Three former oilfield operator/supervisors are suing their previous employer over allegations of unpaid wages. -
Remington Arms faces lawsuit over alleged defective rifle
An allegedly defective gun is the subject of a Rains County man’s federal lawsuit. -
Oil worker alleges Bowman's Oilfield Service failed to pay overtime
TYLER – A former employee is suing a Henderson oil services business, alleging unpaid overtime wages. -
Man alleges unpaid bonus after termination from RDO Equipment
TYLER – A Nebraska man is suing his former employer in Texas alleging breach of contract and fraud, among other claims, surrounding a bonus that he claims was due to him under the company’s bonus plan. -
Driver seeks damages for alleged injuries in FM 14 accident
TYLER – A victim of a traffic accident is seeking damages for the injuries he allegedly suffered. -
Cop sues city claiming that it denied him due process
TYLER – A former police officer for the city of Grand Saline is suing the municipality over a claim that it denied him due process during his termination process. -
Insurance company alleges investment firms negligent in non-coverage claim
TYLER – An insurance company is suing a Boerne investment business, seeking to get out of paying a claim in a fatal vehicle crash. -
Acclaim Financial accused of defaulting on promissory note
TYLER -- A San Francisco man is suing a Tyler company, alleging default on a promissory note signed in a stock purchase deal. -
Henderson County worker alleges Maximus guilty of wrongful termination
TYLER--A Henderson County woman is suing a Virginia-based company, alleging wrongful termination under the Americans with Disabilities Act. -
Texas couple alleges new Elkridge RV was defective
TYLER--A Texas couple is suing a Tyler auto dealership, alleging a vehicle they purchased displayed numerous problems almost immediately, violating the warranty. -
Danish flower company alleges Texas nursery infringed on trademarks
TYLER — A Danish floral company is suing a Texas business, alleging trademark infringement, false designation of origin and unfair competition regarding the unlawful use of trademarks. -
Mesa Underwriters alleges no duty to defend in underlying suit
A New Jersey insurance company is suing its insured and a separate individual in an attempt to clear its duty to defend or indemnify the insured in an underlying suit. -
Lawsuit implicates city of Whitehouse, police chief in alleged sexual assault
An alleged sexual assault of a Whitehouse woman earlier this year is the subject of a civil rights lawsuit filed Oct. 9 in the Tyler Division of the Eastern District of Texas. Plaintiff Jessica Johnson is suing the City of Whitehouse and Whitehouse Chief of Police Craig Shelton on claims Shelton forced himself upon her at her apartment last May 14. Court papers explain that Johnson was in the midst of a separation from her husband when Shelton contacted the complainant about visiting her.