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Evelene N. Stein, a banquet captain, was terminated by Davidson Hotel Company after a random drug test returned a positive result. Stein filed a lawsuit alleging seven causes of action, including wrongful discharge in violation of public policy. The trial court dismissed several claims, and the Court of Appeals affirmed. The Supreme Court of Tennessee granted review to determine if the dismissal of an at-will employee for a positive drug test violates a clear mandate of public policy. The Court concluded that no such public policy was violated and affirmed the lower court's judgment.
Stein v. Davidson Hotel Co. 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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Evelene N. Stein, a banquet captain, was terminated by Davidson Hotel Company after a random drug test returned a positive result. Stein filed a lawsuit alleging seven causes of action, including wrongful discharge in violation of public policy. The trial court dismissed several claims, and the Court of Appeals affirmed. The Supreme Court of Tennessee granted review to determine if the dismissal of an at-will employee for a positive drug test violates a clear mandate of public policy. The Court concluded that no such public policy was violated and affirmed the lower court's judgment.
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