Entries by Jason A. Lee, Esq.

Tennessee Caps on Damages for Sexual Harassment Cases

Tennessee sexual harassment cases that are brought against an employer are governed by the Tennessee Human Rights Act. The underlying basis for claims against an employer for sexual harassment fall under the provision in T.C.A. § 4-21-401 that provides that it is a discriminatory practice for an employer to “fail or refuse to hire or […]

$1.5+ Million Dollar Verdict Obtained in Sexual Harassment Case Against Tennessee Doctor

In 2017 we went to trial on a case for our client in a sexual harassment/sexually hostile work environment case.  This was a 3 day trial in Rutherford County, Tennessee.  The Jury provided a verdict over $2.3 Million dollars (that was reduced to $1.5+ Million dollars by statute) against the medical clinic and the doctor.  […]

Tennessee Tort of “Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress”

Tennessee has the tort of Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress which is an important cause of action that allows a plaintiff to recover damages when the conduct of the defendant is outrageous. There are very specific requirements for a plaintiff to be able to prove this cause of action in court. In order to support […]

Significant Car Accident Settlement for Client with Serious Injuries

We successfully negotiated and obtained a substantial settlement for a client with serious injuries from a car accident in Middle Tennessee.  He experienced residual pain and long term problems from this accident.   Pursuant to his request, we were able to negotiate a fair settlement before we were required to file the lawsuit. This clients review […]

Obtained Life Insurance Proceeds for Client in Dispute Over Beneficiary in Federal Court

We obtained a successful result for our client in a life insurance proceeds dispute in Federal Court.  Our client was in a dispute over the identity of the appropriate beneficiary for the life insurance proceeds.  We filed for summary judgment requesting the court to agree with our client’s position that he was the appropriate beneficiary […]

Obtained Summary Judgment for Landlord on Premises Liability Case Where Plaintiff Lost His Leg

We were able to litigate a very serious premises liability injury case against our Landlord client where the plaintiff fell from a height and lost his leg.  Our client was dismissed on summary judgment because the Landlord was not legally responsible for the injury of the Plaintiff.

Voluntary Dismissal of Landlord Client for Fight that Occurred at Restaurant Causing Severe Injury

Our client was a landlord who owned a strip mall in Memphis, Tennessee.  They were sued due to a fight that occurred on one of their Tenant’s property.  This was was significantly litigated and defended by our firm.  The plaintiff voluntarily dismissed our client with no money paid, ending the lengthy litigation against our client.

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

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 […]

Title VII Age Discrimination Settlement Obtained Against Large National Employer

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 […]

Settlement Received in FLSA Failure to Pay Overtime Federal Case

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, […]