Debunking The Times-Tribune's Salacious Allegations

The Times-Tribune's Continued Attempt to Destroy a Business and a Man's Reputation.

A July 28, 2020 article on the website of the Times-Tribune, is still published as clickbait on its site and a rebuttal is required.

Two former employees filed a lawsuit in Whitley County Circuit Court in which they say attorney Shane Romines sexually harassed them while employed at the law office.

The Times-Tribune also asserts

That a condition of their employment with the law office was contingent on them “being friendly”

So, What Happened?

The plaintiffs were full-time employees for over 10 and 3 years respectively. In early May 2020, both plaintiffs learned about their separate relationships with the defendant. Both then “abruptly abandoned their jobs” on May 4 and May 8, respectively. After abandoning their jobs, plaintiffs contacted defendant on May 14th demanding a monetary settlement, or they would allege sexual harassment and sue. When payment was refused, they did just that.

The demand for money was the first indication Defendants ever had that either woman claimed that they had been subjected to unwelcome advances, which is vehemently denied.

The Response

In response, the defendants asserted that the actual evidence would not support the plaintiff’s case, that no tangible employment actions against the plaintiffs were ever taken, and that the plaintiffs were not entitled to punitive damages as continued employment was not based on continuing a sexual relationship with the defendant. Ultimately, once all the evidence came out, the case was uneventfully settled and closed.

Now, after over 40 months, the Times-Tribune, through continued posting of this article continues to harass the defendant, disparage his name, cause undue hardship to his business, and damage to him personally. Jarrod Mills and the Times-Tribune exhibit the worst trait of the shock media, it doesn’t matter if the allegations are true, as long as they continue to get views.

Shane Romines continues to be a vital part of the community, representing the good citizens of Corbin and all of Kentucky. He routinely achieves maximum settlement and awards and delivers ethical and honest representation for all his clients.

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