Attorney John C. Hunter's Legal Cases

Employment and labor

Davis v. N.C. Dept. of Health & Human Services

Jan 01, 2019

OUTCOME: Client reinstated with payment of full back pay, benefits and all attorney fees.

Client, a career State employee, was terminated due to alleged unacceptable conduct related to her job duties. Following a full administrative hearing, Client was ordered reinstated with full back pay ... and benefits by the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings upon a finding of lack of just cause for the termination. The State of North Carolina appealed to the N.C. Court of Appeals, which affirmed the ruling in favor of the Client.

Employment and labor

Russell v. Western Carolina University

Jan 01, 2015

OUTCOME: Client reinstated with payment of full back pay, benefits and all attorney fees.

Client, a career State employee, was terminated due to alleged misconduct. Following a full administrative hearing, Client was ordered reinstated with full back pay and benefits by the North Carolina O ... ffice of Administrative Hearings. City appealed to the N.C. Court of Appeals, but the appeal was withdrawn and the judgment on behalf of the Client was fully implemented.

Employment and labor

City of Asheville v. Aly (COA13-720)

Jan 01, 2014

OUTCOME: City reached monetary settlement with Client following Court of Appeals decision in Client's favor.

Client order re-instated with full backpay and benefits by the Asheville Civil Service Board and Superior Court . Affirmed by the NC Court of Appeals.

Employment and labor

Brookshire v. N.C. DOT, DMV, 637 SE 2d 902 (N.C. App., 2006)

Jan 01, 2006

OUTCOME: Jury Verdict for Employee, including full re-instatement, backpay, benefits and damages. Upheld on Appeal

Whistleblower Complaint against State Agency brought by employee who was terminated following his cooperation with an investigation into official corruption allegations. Notice: No one case outcome ... is predictive of future success or outcome

Employment and labor

Hodge v. NC Dept. of Transportation, 347 NC 602, 499 SE 2d 187 (1998)

Jan 01, 1998

OUTCOME: Client re-instated with full backpay and benefits by order of the North Carolina Supreme Court

Case of first impression decided by the North Carolina Supreme Court. Client was terminated for political purposes. Lawsuit alleged unlawful termination. Notice: No one case outcome is predictive of ... future success or outcome.

Litigation

Save our Rivers, Inc. v. Town of Highlands, 341 NC 635, 461 SE 2d 333 (1995)

Jan 01, 1995

OUTCOME: Client prevailed In North Carolina Supreme Court

Multi-party, complex litigation involving State Agency, Township and citizens group concerning environmental permitting decisions. Notice: No one case outcome is predictive of future outcomes or suc ... cess.

John C. Hunter's Legal Cases (6)

Davis v. N.C. Dept. of Health & Human Services

Russell v. Western Carolina University

City of Asheville v. Aly (COA13-720)

Brookshire v. N.C. DOT, DMV, 637 SE 2d 902 (N.C. App., 2006)

Hodge v. NC Dept. of Transportation, 347 NC 602, 499 SE 2d 187 (1998)

Save our Rivers, Inc. v. Town of Highlands, 341 NC 635, 461 SE 2d 333 (1995)