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News published on Southeast Texas Record in January 2011

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News from January 2011


Debt collector sued for calling debtor's friends, family

By Michelle Massey, East Texas Bureau |
SHERMAN-An East Texas man is suing a collection agency after one of its agents contacted and harassed his friends and family.

Call center employees sue for overtime pay

By Michelle Massey, East Texas Bureau |
MARSHALL-Several customer service agents have filed a class action against their employer for failing to pay overtime to thousands of its telephone-dedicated customer service employees.

Tyson is sued after employee crashes car during work convoy

By Michelle Massey, East Texas Bureau |
TYLER-A Tyson employee is suing the company after he received traumatic injuries after he was in a car wreck during a work-related convoy.

Injured worker angry over year without benefits

By Kelly Holleran |
After surviving for more than one year without workers' compensation benefits, a Jefferson County man finally received more than $25,000 in back pay. However, he remains miffed about the year he had to go without pay.

Legally Speaking: Moonlighting Judges

By John G. Browning |
It's no secret that judicial salaries are low compared to what judges could command as attorneys working in the private sector.