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This case addresses the standard for employer liability in supervisor sexual harassment cases under the Tennessee Human Rights Act (THRA). The Tennessee Supreme Court adopted the vicarious liability standard articulated by the U.S. Supreme Court in Ellerth and Faragher. Plaintiff Demetra Lyree Parker alleged sexual harassment by her manager, David Grissom, at Warren County Utility District. Despite informal complaints, the Utility District claimed lack of formal notice and sought summary judgment. The Court reversed the trial court's summary judgment for the Utility District, holding that an employer is vicariously liable, but may raise an affirmative defense if no tangible employment action occurred. The case was remanded to allow the Utility District to attempt to establish this affirmative defense.
Parker v. Warren County Utility District is a workers' compensation case decided in Tennessee Supreme Court. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Tennessee Supreme Court.
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This case addresses the standard for employer liability in supervisor sexual harassment cases under the Tennessee Human Rights Act (THRA). The Tennessee Supreme Court adopted the vicarious liability standard articulated by the U.S. Supreme Court in Ellerth and Faragher. Plaintiff Demetra Lyree Parker alleged sexual harassment by her manager, David Grissom, at Warren County Utility District. Despite informal complaints, the Utility District claimed lack of formal notice and sought summary judgment. The Court reversed the trial court's summary judgment for the Utility District, holding that an employer is vicariously liable, but may raise an affirmative defense if no tangible employment action occurred. The case was remanded to allow the Utility District to attempt to establish this affirmative defense.
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