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Jason A. Lee, Esq.

Successful 4 Day Arbitration Trial against National Car Retailer on Equal Pay Act and Title VII Sex Discrimination Claims

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We recently had a significant arbitration award for our client in an Equal Pay Act and Title VII Sex Discrimination case with a large national car retailer company after 18 months of litigation.  The details are confidential but it was a very successful result for our client.

Our client provided the following review:

“From my first conversation with Jason, he proved his competence as an attorney. He listened without interruption. He asked very specific questions that I allowed me to share my story in a comfortable way. ( I lived 190 miles away so I had to conduct this initial conversation over the phone.) I interviewed other attorneys, and none showed the competence or compassion that Jason did.
As everyone knows, litigation can be a long, exhausting and drawn out process. Jason kept me positive but realistic about the potential outcome. At the end of the process of litigation, we won on the most important counts against my former employer. I will be forever grateful for Jason believing in me and my case even when I started to lose faith.

I’ve had friends who’ve contacted me and wished to have Jason represent them based on my sharing my experience.

The best compliment that I could give wasn’t from me. The person that ruled in our favor said about Jason ” Jason has been a very competent counsel who’s argued passionately on behalf of his client.”

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Jason A. Lee, Esq.

Title VII Age Discrimination Settlement Obtained Against Large National Employer

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Our client received a substantial confidential settlement against a large national company that has a presence in middle Tennessee.  This was for age discrimination in violation of Title VII and the Tennessee Human Rights Act.  The employer improperly took action against our client due to his age.

Or client provided a review of our services provided as follows:

“I needed assistance after being discriminated against due to my age by a very high profile, very well respected employer. After review of the details of my case, Jason devised a strategy to address my concerns and right the wrong. He prove to be very knowledgeable, with a willingness to explain all the details and procedure in layman’s terms. He was empathetic and caring. His expertise was matched with the highest level of integrity. He worked to reveal the truth of the matter, with no exaggeration, and to bring out the facts which the other party wanted to keep hidden. The opposition was well represented by a very large firm. Jason exhibited confidence and comfort which allowed me to be at ease with what would otherwise have been a much more difficult process. My case was resolved to my satisfaction, exceeding my expectations. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jason for employment law as plaintiff or defendant, as his knowledge and expertise allows objectivity required to represent either side.”

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Jason A. Lee, Esq.

Settlement Received in FLSA Failure to Pay Overtime Federal Case

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Our client received a substantial settlement in a failure to pay overtime wages claim under the FLSA.  This case was settled after a Federal lawsuit was filed, shortly after the filing of suit (before the other party even filed an Answer to the Complaint).  This settlement resolved issues related to failure to pay overtime wages, wages during breaks and keeping the individual longer then assigned work hours without compensation.  This had occurred over the prior 2 years.

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Jason A. Lee, Esq.

Substantial Settlement Obtained in Rape Case Involving Minor’s, a Party and Alcohol

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In December 2017 our minor client received a very substantial settlement in a rape case that occurred at a high school party in Tennessee hosted by another parent.  Alcohol and drugs were present at the party and the rape occurred during the party.  Both minors and adults were present at the party.  There was a lack of proper supervision of the individuals who attended the party on a large property.

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Jason A. Lee, Esq.

Will Contest – Significant Settlement ($550k+) for Clients Removed from Will

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Our clients received a substantial settlement in a Will Contest case when three children were mostly left out of their father’s will.  This case involved Undue Influence and Lack of Testamentary Capacity.  The case was resolved at a mediation after extensive discovery was completed.  The total settlement received by our clients was in excess of $550,000.00 after significant litigation was completed.

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Jason A. Lee, Esq.

Sexual Harassment Case Against National Pizza Chain: Substantial settlement received for client

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In January 2018 our client received a substantial settlement for a sexual harassment case against a national pizza chain.  Our client was physically sexually harassed, causing her significant emotional distress damages.  This sexual harassment greatly affected her and caused her significant damages.

Our client said the following about this representation:

“When I first met Attorney Lee I was unaware of my rights as a employee that had undergone sexual harassment at the workplace. Within 5 months, Mr. Lee not only superseded my legal expectations but he superseded in making sure that I was okay every step of the way. The amount I was awarded was beyond my expectations and very substantial. I recommend Attorney Lee to anyone who may be aware or unaware of their rights and need expertise guidance and counsel.”

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Jason A. Lee, Esq.

Tennessee Supreme Court Overturns COA Dedmon case – Key Decision for Personal Injury cases on Medical Bill Evidence

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The Tennessee Supreme Court issued a very important decision recently on the appeal in the Dedmon case.  Many people have been waiting on this decision from the plaintiff’s side and the defendant’s side.  The Dedmon case was the case where the Tennessee Court of Appeals ruled that defendants, in personal injury cases, could introduce evidence of the discounted amounts accepted by health providers or paid by insurance companies.  I previously blogged on this prior ruling here.

The Tennessee Supreme Court reversed the key part of the prior Tennessee Court of Appeals decision today.  The key part in the new case (and a good summary of the current status of the law on this issue) is the following:

In sum, we hold that the definition of “reasonable charges” under the Hospital Lien Act set forth in West v. Shelby County Healthcare Corp., 459 S.W.3d 33 (Tenn. 2014), does not apply directly to determinations of “reasonable medical expenses” in personal injury cases; the West definition of “reasonable charges” is limited in application to interpretation of the Hospital Lien Act……

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Jason A. Lee, Esq.

Impact of Divorce on Terms in a Will that Benefit the Former Spouse in Tennessee

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When a Will is executed by someone, and then they are later divorced, the divorce revokes any benefits that were going to go to the former spouse under the Will.  This revocation is automatic and by statute that was passed by the Tennessee legislature.  T.C.A. § 32-1-202(a) provides as follows:

(a) If after executing a will the testator is divorced or the testator’s marriage annulled, the divorce or annulment revokes any disposition or appointment of property made by the will to the former spouse, any provision conferring a general or special power of appointment on the former spouse, and any nomination of the former spouse as executor, trustee, conservator or guardian, unless the will expressly provides otherwise.

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Sexual Harassment and Sexually Hostile Work Environment Claims in Tennessee – General Overview

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Sexual Harassment and Sexually Hostile Work Environment claims are both recognized in Tennessee under state law and federal Law (pursuant to Title VII).  These are very significant claims often involving the harassment of a female by a male supervisor or co-worker.  The standards for an employer’s liability are different under each of those scenarios (this will be discussed in a subsequent blog post on this topic).  It is important to note that Tennessee courts often look to federal law for guidance on interpretation of Tennessee’s own discrimination statutes, because they are so similar.

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Jason A. Lee, Esq.

Should You Add Your Children to Your Financial Accounts When You Need Financial Assistance Later in Life?

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A significant number of older individuals in Tennessee add one or more of their children to their bank accounts to help them manage their finances. They often do this as joint owners with right of survivorship in order to have them help to pay the bills and to take care of other matters late in life. This can be an option that sounds very appealing. However, doing this is a major problem and can cause devastating financial consequences that are completely unintended.

When someone adds another person as a joint owner on the account, any judgments that the other person obtains against them, could lead to collection efforts against your bank account. Once the other person is an owner, they are an owner of your account for all purposes. For instance, if one of your children gets into a serious car accident and severely injures or kills someone else, but they have insufficient insurance coverage to pay for the damages, then the injured party could obtain a judgment against them. They could then execute against your account to pay the judgment.

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