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$490,000.00 Settlement Reached in Sexual Harassment case

A large national company paid a settlement of $490,000.00 to settle a sexual harassment case that was litigated for almost two years by attorney Jason Lee.  There were numerous motions, depositions and lengthy discovery completed in the case in order to maximize the value of the case for our client.  Our client reviewed our legal work as follows:

I did not know where to turn when faced with the nightmare of sexual harassment in the workplace-but all it took was speaking to Jason once and all my fears melted away.
I knew I was in good hands.  (We just WON btw)

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Significant Multi Six Figure Settlement Reached in Upskirt Photos Case!

Attorney Jason Lee recently successfully concluded a case against a major national retailer for a situation where our client had upskirt photos taken of her while shopping.  This case was heavily litigated and resulted in a very significant settlement for our client.  Our client provided the following review of Attorney Jason Lee:

I contacted several lawyers regarding an upskirt situation that occurred and I am so glad I chose Jason Lee. No doubt, the best lawyer you can get! He is honest, professional, and prompt whenever you need to get in contact with him. I always knew what was going on in my case and understood everything that was happening because of how thorough and excellent Jason would explain. I am very happy with how my case was handled and the end result. I highly recommend Jason Lee to anyone looking for an outstanding attorney!

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Another Significant Sexual Harassment Settlement for Client

We recently obtained a significant sexual harassment settlement for a case pending in Davidson County, Tennessee.  This case was litigated including extensive written discovery and document production.  Also, multiple depositions were taken, putting significant pressure on the employer to answer for their sexually harassing behavior.  This resulted in a very significant settlement award that was obtained at a mediation.

This client reviewed us online and stated the following:

After working with Jason Lee over the past 13 months I have absolutely no regrets in hiring him to represent me. This was my first experience with this type of lawsuit and he always made sure I understood everything completely and was always patient with any questions and/or concerns I had. He was also always prompt when returning emails or phone calls. Without a doubt, throughout this case, I knew that Jason was fighting for me, not just because it’s his job but because he legitimately cared. I strongly recommend him for legal needs.

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Six-Figure Settlement Obtained for Client in Sexual Harassment Case Against National Employer

We recently obtained a very significant six-figure settlement against a large national employer in a severe sexual harassment case.  This case was settled prior to the filing of a lawsuit.  The facts and evidence were clearly outlined and provided to the employer and they settled in order to avoid a lawsuit.  Our client provided the following review of our legal work in this case:

Jason was AMAZING in my case. He is very knowledgeable and aggressive when it regards his clients rights! He always stayed in contact with me and let me know what was going on step by step! Jason got me a large settlement without even having to file suit! I would recommend him to ANYONE that has a sexual harassment in the work place issue!!!

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Significant Sexual Harassment Settlement Obtained for Client Against Construction Company

We obtained a very significant settlement for our client in a severe sexual harassment case against a construction company.  The terms of the settlement are confidential, however, our client obtained a very significant monetary settlement rightbefore trial.  This case was heavily litigated through depositions and motions for summary judgment in order to maximize the value to our client.  Shortly before trial, the company significantly increased their settlement offer, resolving the case before trial.

Our client offered these comments about our work on this matter:

“HONEST.  He never kept me waiting. I didn’t trust attorneys, but then I met him. He will fight for you as if you were one of his own. We won even more money that we originally expected. I didn’t know that such an honest, sincere person could also be equally as aggressive and passionate until i met him. I lost the feeling of powerlessness when he sat down next to me, across the table from my used to be employer owner/millionaire. My life is forever changed due to his hard work and compassion.”

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

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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Piercing the Corporate Veil in Tennessee – When Can a Judgment Against a Corporation be the Personal Responsibility of the Shareholders?

The Tennessee Court of Appeals recently decided a case (F&M Marketing Services, Inc. v. Christenberry Trucking and Farm, Inc., E2016-00205-COA-R3-CV, 2017 WL 417223_(Tenn. Ct. App. 2017)) involving a request to pierce the corporate veil of a Defendant after the Plaintiff got a substantial judgment against that Defendant for breach of contract. The total judgment in this case was $375,524.29. After the initial judgment was entered, the Plaintiff learned that the Defendant had no assets to satisfy the judgment. As a result, the Plaintiff petitioned the trial to hold the primary shareholder of the Defendant personally liable for the judgment against the Defendant corporation. The Tennessee Court of Appeals did a good job discussing the circumstances when an individual shareholder can be found personally responsible for a judgment against a corporation in Tennessee.

The Court noted that the most important case outlining when it is appropriate to pierce the corporate veil in Tennessee is the FDIC v. Allen, 584 F. Supp. 386 (E.D. Tenn. 1984) decision.

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