Beverly Beal v. Benton County

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF TENNESSEE AT JACKSON December 10, 2013 Session BEVERLY BEAL, ET AL. v. BENTON COUNTY, ET AL. Direct Appeal from the Chancery Court for Benton County No. 2670 Don R. Ash, Senior Judge, by designation No. W2013-01290-COA-R3-CV - Filed January 27, 2014 This case results from a county employee’s assertion that the county’s decision to require some employees to contribute to their insurance premiums, while not requiring a contribution from others, violates equal protection. The trial court granted summary judgment to the county, concluding that the legislation was…