Acadia Health Care Violated Non-compete Agreement and Has to Pay $6.9 Million
In a new case, a jury ruled that Acadia Health Care acted inappropriately when it worked together with five former employees of Universal Health Services to start a venture under Acadia’s umbrella. Universal Health Services bought Psychiatric Solutions, which was being run by what is now Acadia’s leadership, in 2011. A jury ruled that this venture violated a non-compete agreement and that Acadia Health Care has to pay $6.9 Million to Universal Health Services.
Non-compete agreements are complicated and dangerous for people who just want to earn a living. If you have signed one of these agreements it is important to have it reviewed by an Tennessee Employment Lawyer before you start any new business venture.
Cases similar to this one unfortunately occur too frequently all across the United States and to businesses right here in Tennessee. If you or someone you work with suspects that your company or another company may be participating in unethical business practices, you contact one of our experienced and knowledgeable Tennessee labor attorneys immediately. We care about our clients and will work with you to make sure that the company pays for its violations.
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Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
