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CCD Oldsmith Henry, LLC v. Town of Nolensville

2026-03-16

This case involves a dispute between CCD Oldsmith Henry, LLC (the developer) and the Town of Nolensville regarding a proposed residential development. The developer sought to build 100 homes on a 30-a...

Tinsley Properties, LLC v. Grundy County, Tennessee

2026-02-25

This case involves a dispute between Tinsley Properties, LLC, a real estate developer, and Grundy County, Tennessee, regarding a zoning change. Tinsley Properties sought to develop a property and requ...

Berkeley Research Group, LLC v. Southern Advanced Materials, LLC

2026-01-23

This case involves a dispute between Berkeley Research Group, LLC (BRG) and Southern Advanced Materials, LLC (SAM) over a contract. BRG had provided consulting services to SAM, and SAM allegedly faile...

Jo Carol Edwards v. Peoplease, LLC

2025-12-22

This case involves Jo Carol Edwards, who sued her former employer, Peoplease, LLC, alleging that she was fired because she was pregnant. Edwards claimed this was a violation of the Tennessee Human Rig...

Brian Coblentz v. Tractor Supply Company

2025-12-22

This case involves a former employee, Brian Coblentz, who sued Tractor Supply Company after his termination. Coblentz alleged that his termination was a result of retaliation for reporting safety viol...

Gary Wygant v. Bill Lee, Governor

2025-12-10

This case involves Gary Wygant, a former employee of the Tennessee Department of Correction, who sued Governor Bill Lee and other state officials. Wygant alleged that he was wrongfully terminated and ...

Gary Wygant v. Bill Lee, Governor

2025-12-10

This case involves Gary Wygant, a former employee of the Tennessee Department of Correction, who sued Governor Bill Lee and other state officials. Wygant alleged that he was wrongfully terminated and ...

Gary Wygant v. Bill Lee, Governor

2025-12-10

This case involves Gary Wygant, a former employee of the Tennessee Department of Correction, who sued Governor Bill Lee and other state officials. Wygant alleged that he was wrongfully terminated and ...

Alan C. Cartwright v. Thomason Hendrix, P.C.

2025-12-09

This case involves a former employee, Alan C. Cartwright, who sued his former employer, Thomason Hendrix, P.C., alleging that the firm wrongfully terminated his employment. Cartwright claimed he was f...

Alice Cartwright Garner v. Thomason, Hendrix, Harvey, Johnson & Mitchell, PLLC

2025-12-09

Alice Cartwright Garner sued her former employer, Thomason, Hendrix, Harvey, Johnson & Mitchell, PLLC, alleging that the law firm discriminated against her based on her sex and retaliated against her ...

Lella Yvonne Graham v. CHI Memorial Healthcare System

2025-11-20

This case involves Lella Yvonne Graham, a former employee of CHI Memorial Healthcare System. Graham alleged that her employer discriminated against her based on her race and retaliated against her for...

Brett W. Houghton v. Malibu Boats, LLC

2025-10-22

This case involves a dispute between Brett W. Houghton and Malibu Boats, LLC. Houghton, a former employee, sued Malibu Boats alleging wrongful termination and breach of contract. He claimed that the c...

Ashley Denson ex rel. Bobbie J. Denson v. Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge

2025-10-13

This case involves a dispute over the termination of an employee, Ashley Denson, by Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Ms. Denson alleged that her termination was a result of discrimination based ...

Matthew Long v. Chattanooga Fire and Police Pension Fund

2025-10-13

Matthew Long sued the Chattanooga Fire and Police Pension Fund, alleging that the Fund wrongly denied him disability benefits. Long, a former firefighter, claimed he was unable to perform his duties d...

State of Tennessee v. Ambreia Washington

2025-10-08

This case involves Ambreia Washington, who was charged with aggravated child abuse. The State of Tennessee appealed a lower court's decision to suppress evidence obtained from Washington's cell phone....

State of Tennessee v. Ambreia Washington

2025-10-08

This case involves Ambreia Washington, who was charged with aggravated child abuse. The State of Tennessee appealed a lower court's decision to suppress evidence obtained from Washington's cell phone....

James B. Johnson v. Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee

2025-09-19

This case involves James B. Johnson, a lawyer, who was disciplined by the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee. The Board found that Johnson had violated ethical rule...

Byron Black v. Frank Strada, in his official capacity as Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Correction

2025-07-31

This case involves a former correctional officer, Byron Black, who sued his employer, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC), and its Commissioner, Frank Strada. Black alleged that he was wrong...

State of Tennessee v. Shanessa L. Sokolosky

2025-07-18

This case involves a dispute over whether Shanessa Sokolosky, a former employee of the State of Tennessee, was wrongfully terminated. Sokolosky claimed she was fired in retaliation for reporting sexua...

State of Tennessee v. Pervis Tyrone Payne

2025-06-16

This case involves a man, Pervis Tyrone Payne, who was convicted of first-degree murder and felony murder for the stabbing deaths of his girlfriend, Charisse Christian, and her son, Nicholas Payne. Th...