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www.edelsteinpayne.com Lenzer v. Flaherty, et al. , 106 N.C.App. 496, 418 S.E.2d 276, disc. rev. den. 332 N.C. 345, 421 S.E.2d 348 (1992) Obtained reversal of order dismissing Plaintiff's claims. Recognized claims on behalf of a public employee for state and federal constitutional violations in a discharge from employment, as well as claims for wrongful discharge and tortious interference with economic relations. Also recognized a claim for civil conspiracy for the first time in an employment case. --  If you, a co-worker, friend, neighbor, family member, or a loved one was injured on the job, please know we're here to help.  We provide complimentary workers' compensation case evaluations for job injury workplace accidents any where in the state of North Carolina https://raleighworkerscompensation.com/contact-us For Valuable Tips, Join us, Follow and Subscribe to Edelstein Payne: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raleighworkersco...

www.edelsteinpayne.com Jacobs v. NC Administrative Office of the Courts (Originally posted in March 2015 by Vanessa Lucas) Firm partner Vanessa Lucas argued the Americans with Disabilities Act case at the Court of Appeals, after the trial court granted summary judgment for the defendants and dismissed the case. Vanessa, working with Disability Rights NC, convinced the 4th Circuit panel that her client deserves a trial on the merits of her claim that she was fired as a result of a legitimate disability after requesting a reasonable accommodation. The case is now pending in Federal District Court. --  If you, a co-worker, friend, neighbor, family member, or a loved one was injured on the job, please know we're here to help.  We provide complimentary workers' compensation case evaluations for job injury workplace accidents any where in the state of North Carolina https://raleighworkerscompensation.com/contact-us For Valuable Tip...

www.edelsteinpayne.com English v. General Electric 496 U.S. 72 (1990) Nuclear whistleblower case Attorney Payne successfully argued to the Supreme Court of the United States, obtaining a unanimous decision reversing lower courts' dismissal of the claim. This case made it possible for whistleblowers covered by federal whistleblower protections to seek compensation beyond what is allowed under federal laws. Travis Payne Travis Payne represents employees, unions, and injured workers in Workers' Comp cases. He was lead counsel in ground breaking cases establishing or clarifying North Carolina law, and has argued before the United States Supreme Court.  --  If you, a co-worker, friend, neighbor, family member, or a loved one was injured on the job, please know we're here to help.  We provide complimentary workers' compensation case evaluations for job injury workplace accidents any where in the state of North Carolin...

www.edelsteinpayne.com Sides v. Duke University Prior to this case, there was no recognized and established cause of action for a worker to sue a former employer for firing her in violation of public policy. Ms. Sides was allegedly fired for failing to either withhold testimony or testify untruthfully in a wrongful death case against Duke University Medical Center. Firm partner Travis Payne was the trial-level attorney in the case. The North Carolina Supreme Court declined to review the Appellate Court's decision, effectively affirming the decision's value as legal precedent. Here is the court's opinion: Does the complaint which alleges that plaintiff was discharged from her job at Duke University Medical Center in retaliation for her refusal to withhold testimony or testify untruthfully in a lawsuit against some of the defendants state a claim for relief against any of the defendants? That is the only question presented by this appeal. Plaintiff conte...