Employee sues city of Sherman over alleged FMLA violations
A Grayson County man is suing over claims his employment with the city of Sherman was unfairly terminated. Joey D. Barnett filed a lawsuit April 17 in the Sherman Division of the Eastern District of...
View ArticleMother 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. Nicole Hinson, for herself and next friend of Cayden and Cameron...
View ArticleHispanic hospital worker sues Memorial Hermann claiming racial discrimination
A hospital worker is suing her employer on claims the facility favored African-Americans over Hispanics. Elida Briones filed the lawsuit April 8 in the United States District Court for the Southern...
View ArticleGaming company sues over trademark use in mobile application
A gaming company is suing another company over a trademark name. Ultimate Arcade Inc. filed a lawsuit April 8 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas Houston Division...
View ArticleChrysler Group sued after child injured in collision from collapsing front seat
A Red River County woman is suing over claims her grandchild was injured when the front seat of a Jeep fell backward in a collision, striking the child. Donna Bramberg, as next friend to W.W., a minor,...
View ArticleSage Oil Vac Inc. sued for trademark infringement
A North Dakota company is suing over claims a Texas company is using trademarked words to sell competing products. No-Spill Systems Inc. filed a lawsuit April 21 in the United States District Court for...
View ArticleDallas handicapped man sues restaurant over accessibility
A Dallas man is suing over claims a Wendy’s restaurant was not handicap accessible. Lee Burrell filed a lawsuit April 16 in the Tyler Division of the Eastern District of Texas against Wenone Inc.,...
View ArticleWoman 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. Shanna W. Smith filed a lawsuit April 15 in the Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas...
View ArticleTank cleaner claims acid burns, sues Seacor for negligence
A Louisiana man is suing over claims he was burned while cleaning a tank aboard a vessel. Terry Ross filed a lawsuit April 16 in the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas against Seacor...
View ArticleMan says home raided during dinner party, sues Brazoria sheriff
A man is suing a county, its sheriff and two deputy sheriffs on allegations they violated his Fourth Amendment rights, unlawfully arrested him and used excessive force. Joe McKenzie filed a lawsuit...
View ArticleTenured professor sues college after contract isn’t renewed
A woman is suing a college after her contract was not renewed with her, alleging the decision was made because of race. Dorothy Jones filed a lawsuit April 14 in the Galveston District Court against...
View ArticleEntergy Texas named in claim after home catches fire
Entergy Texas is being sued after a home they worked on caught fire. Miguel Sanchez and Jose Hernandez filed a lawsuit April 16 in the Jefferson County District Court against Entergy Texas Inc., citing...
View ArticleJefferson County woman sues after car accident
A Jefferson County woman is suing over claims she sustained injuries after a car accident. Marva Wilson filed a lawsuit April 15 in the Jefferson County District Court against Daniel Hernandez Lorenzo,...
View ArticleHome health care worker files suit after being attacked by patient
A Jefferson County woman is suing her employer over claims she was injured by a patient as a result of their negligence. Michelle James filed a lawsuit April 16 in the Jefferson County District Court...
View ArticleRecent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
BEAUMONT DIVISION April 23 PanTaurus LLC v Amazon.com Inc. Case No. 1:14-cv-00226 PanTaurus LLC v Best Buy Purchasing LLC Case No. 1:14-cv-00234 PanTaurus LLC v Brightpearl Inc. Case No. 1:14-cv-00227...
View ArticleJefferson County man files restraining order to stop demolition of home
A Jefferson County man is filing for a temporary restraining order to stop the city of Beaumont from demolishing his home. Judson Holmes filed a temporary restraining order, temporary injunction and...
View ArticleSavant’s Collision Center sued by GEICO on fraud allegations
An insurance company has filed a lawsuit against a towing business that allegedly committed numerous wrongful acts. Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO),as subrogee of Randy Ptacek, filed a...
View ArticleL’Auberge Casino Hotel sued after visitor injured on chair
A Jefferson County resident is suing after sustaining injuries at a casino hotel. Anissa Randle filed a lawsuit April 21 in the Jefferson County District Court against Pinnacle Entertainment Inc.,...
View ArticleCar accident on Eastex Freeway, lawsuit results
Jefferson County residents are suing after their vehicle was rear-ended on Eastex Freeway. Nicolas Scott filed a lawsuit April 22 in the Jefferson County District Court against Carlos Ueiel...
View ArticleDriver sued after failing to yield right of way at intersection
A Jefferson County woman is suing over claims she was injured in a vehicle collision on Avenue D. Marion Bruno filed a lawsuit April 22 in the Jefferson County District Court against Theresa Jefferson,...
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