Woman Files Lawsuit over Pregnancy Discrimination
In Tennessee as well as all across the country, employees are not allowed to be discriminated against for their age, gender, disability, medical condition and even for pregnancy. If an employee faces discrimination for these reasons, it may go against their rights under the Family Medical Leave Act and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. If you or someone you know feels like you have been discriminated against at your workplace or terminated for any of these reasons, then you should speak with a Tennessee employment and FMLA lawyer right away. They will work with you to determine your case and make sure you get the compensation you deserve by law.
According to this lawsuit, Ashley Shelton was placed on family medical leave in January when she was placed on bed rest indefinitely as a result of premature contractions during her pregnancy. At the time, she worked for Synergy Care Inc. In February Shelton was terminated from her job via an e-mail from her supervisor. Shelton then filed a lawsuit against Synergy Care Inc claiming Synergy hired another employee, Katy Shipp, in early 2011, when they learned that Shelton was pregnant.
The lawsuit also is accusing Synergy of interfering with Shelton entitlement to FMLA, violating the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Shelton is seeking damages for lost wages, salary, employment benefits, emotional pain and suffering, inconvenience, mental anguish, non pecuniary losses, punitive damages, interest, and attorney’s fees. A jury trial has been requested for the case.
In Tennessee and all over the United States, employees have the right to take FMLA leave and not face discrimination due to age, gender, disability and even pregnancy. If you feel that your rights as an employee have been violated and you have been discriminated as a result, then our caring and experienced Tennessee employment and FMLA attorneys can help you. We care about our clients and will hear your case and make sure that your rights are being upheld and that you get the compensation that is rightfully yours for what you have been through. Contact us online or call us at 800.705.2121 to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.
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.
