Employee Awarded $193,000 in Age Discrimination Lawsuit
Another age discrimination case reflects on the struggles some elderly workers are facing. In this case, home health care employee, Debra Moreno, claims that her manager stated that she was a thorough and efficient worker but the company’s owner allegedly thought that Moreno sounded “old on the phone” and looked like a “bag of bones. The company’s owner, Carolyn Frutoz-De Harne, also allegedly told one of the managers that Moreno was not the type of worker she wanted representing her company.
Following, the company laying off Moreno in 2008, the manager told Moreno of the owner’s opinions. In 2010, Moreno filed an age discrimination lawsuit with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against Carolyn Frutoz-De Harne. The judge in this case ordered the health care company to pay Moreno $193, 236 for the lawsuit. The healthcare company made no comment to the media concerning the settlement and has closed its doors in the meantime.
In Tennessee and all across the United States, all employees deserve to go to work and be treated with respect and equal rights. Unfortunately, too many employees are the victim of discrimination at their workplace. If you or someone you work with has been discriminated against due to your gender, age, race, disability, or for any other reason, then you should speak to a Tennessee employment discrimination lawyer right away. They will hear your case and make sure you get the compensation you are entitled to by law.
Cases just like this one unfortunately happen to employees all across the country all too often and even to employees right here in Tennessee. If you or someone you know has been terminated or laid off and you feel that it is because of age, gender, racial, disability, or any other type of discrimination, then we encourage you to contact one of our experienced and compassionate Tennessee workers discrimination attorneys immediately. We care about our clients and will work with you to make sure you receive the compensation that is rightfully yours for what you have been through.
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Author Bio
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.
