Benefield v. M Street Restaraunts
Jan 01, 2016OUTCOME: Settlement
Head chef of one of Nashville's most prestigious restaurants was fired because of complaints regarding sexual harassment of employees by management.
Nashville, TN
Employment and labor Lawyer at Nashville, TN
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination ... +4 more
OUTCOME: Settlement
Head chef of one of Nashville's most prestigious restaurants was fired because of complaints regarding sexual harassment of employees by management.
OUTCOME: Settlement
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OUTCOME: Settled
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OUTCOME: Court's decision to deny summary judgment to Defendant was upheld by 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
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OUTCOME: Judgment entered against Defendant for maximum allowed under law
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OUTCOME: Case Settled
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OUTCOME: Client awarded $300,000.00. Maximum allowed under Tennessee Law. Verdict upheld on appeal
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OUTCOME: Jury verdict in favor of Plaintiff
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