Case Results

Workers Compensation Appeals Panel Upholds Rejection of Permanent Total Disability Claim By Trial Court

Burrow Lee, PLLC defended General Motors in a workers compensation case where the employee sought permanent total disability benefits at trial (James Harrison v. General Motors, LLC). This could have led to an award of in excess of $400,000.00 in disability benefits. We successfully defended the case at trial and the employee was only awarded workers compensation benefits for PPD totaling $18,545.76. This case was appealed to the Tennessee Special Workers Compensation Appeals panel and the appellate court rejected the appeal of the employee. The Court found that the trial courts determination that the defense expert was more persuasive on the issue of permanent total disability than the expert of the employee, was appropriate and affirmed the trial court ruling.

$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. This case was reported on here and here.

Our client reviewed our legal work as follows:

“I HIGHLY recommend Jason Lee as an attorney! I was referred to him by a friend who owns a business who has used him for years for legal issues regarding it. We took my case to trial recently which involved a sexual harassment claim against a company and we had a very successful verdict! Jason prepared me well for my deposition and trial and was focused the entire time. The best thing I did was meeting with him and, from that day on, Jason has been easy to contact, thorough, and professional. He is extremely passionate about justice and the law. He has kept me updated with every change and progress of my case. I never once felt like I was just another case file for him and I never felt like I couldn’t ask him questions or bring my concerns to him. Having an attorney who I can trust and communicate with has made the world of a difference for me and it has made this ordeal bearable. I don’t believe I would have ever made it as far with my case had I not met with Jason when I did. He kept me focused throughout the entire process. I will always be grateful for the time and effort he put into my case to make sure that I walked away with justice and peace of mind. I would use him again without question and refer him to anyone! He is definitely one of a kind and I am blessed to call him my attorney.”

Summary Judgment Granted for Client in Slip and Fall Case

February 3, 2018/0 Comments/in Business Results, Defendant Case Results, Insurance Defense Results /by D. Brett Burrow

We obtained summary judgment in slip and fall claim at a convenience store in Jackson, TN. This was in the Circuit Court of Madison County where the Court determined, based upon our Motion for Summary Judgment, the plaintiff could not identify and prove the dangerous condition which allegedly caused his fall. At the mediation prior to the Motion for Summary Judgment, the last and lowest demand of settlement was $190,000.00. This was as associated with the plaintiff’s loss/discontinuance of employment, medical bills and asserted pain and suffering.

Voluntary Dismissal of Employment ADA Claims against Local Convenience Store

February 3, 2018/0 Comments/in Defendant Case Results, Employment Law: Defendant/Employer Results /by D. Brett Burrow

We recently defended a local convenience store as it pertains to claims made by a Nashville resident asserting these stores failed to adhere to Federal ADA requirements for those facilities. Ultimately, this federal case resulted in a voluntary dismissal without settlement.

Workers Compensation Defense Verdict on Claim of Bilateral Knee Septic Arthritis

February 3, 2018/0 Comments/in Defendant Case Results, Workers’ Compensation Results /by D. Brett Burrow

We obtained a defense verdict in east Tennessee as associated with an employee’s claim of septic arthritis allegedly associated with an injury to his leg. In the case of Gary Burleson v. Doyle’s Tire Service Inc., and Federated Mutual Insurance Co., Docket No. 2016-02-0033, the Court determined and the Appellate Court affirmed the employee failed to establish he injured his ACL and/or MCL as a result of the work accident and could not, therefore, prove the septic arthritis alleged was caused primarily by his alleged work injury. The Court found the defendant employer’s expert testimony more credible than that of the employee and, therefore, held the employee failed to establish a work-related injury and entered a defense verdict for the employer/insurer which was affirmed on appeal.

Significant Car Accident Settlement for Client with Serious Injuries

January 28, 2018/0 Comments/in Automobile Results, Plaintiff Case Results /by Jason A. Lee, Esq.

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 of our work is as follows:

“I was injured in an auto accident while working in a company vehicle due to someone else’s actions. A friend had hired Jason for a similar situation and highly recommended him. After a consultation, I knew he was the right person to help me with my situation. He was extremely clear on my options and expectations. I found him to do what he said he was going to do, and he did it in the time frame he said he would do it. His communication was outstanding thru the entire process of negotiating my settlement. Sometimes, I received multiple updates in the same day. I feel, I had the best possible outcome for my circumstances. I wanted someone to represent me I felt was fair, honest and ethical. He honored my wishes on how I wanted certain aspects of my case handled. I couldn’t be happier with my decision in hiring Jason. Top notch attorney and person in my book, 5 out of 5 stars. I highly recommend him and will use him in the future for my will and any other legal needs.”

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

January 28, 2018/0 Comments/in Plaintiff Case Results, Probate, Wills and Estate Planning Results /by Jason A. Lee, Esq.

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 under the policy. The Court agreed and granted summary judgement to our client in American General Life Insurance Company v. William D. Mason, Sr. and Patrick T. Davis, No. 3-15-0340 in the United States District Court, Middle District of Tennessee.

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

January 28, 2018/0 Comments/in Business Results, Defendant Case Results, Insurance Defense Results /by Jason A. Lee, Esq.

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

January 28, 2018/0 Comments/in Business Results, Defendant Case Results, Insurance Defense Results /by Jason A. Lee, Esq.

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

January 28, 2018/0 Comments/in Employment Law: Plaintiff/Employee Results, Plaintiff Case Results /by Jason A. Lee, Esq.

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.”