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Former Employees To Come Forward As Witnesses In Paula Deen 'N Word' Lawsuit

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May 28 2018, Updated 10:09 a.m. ET

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By Amber Goodhand - Breaking Celebrity News Reporter

The plaintiff behind the explosive new lawsuit against Paula Deen and her brother Bubba Hiers is not just a disgruntled employee, and her attorney exclusively tells Breaking Celebrity News that former employees are expected to come forward as witnesses.

DOCUMENTS: Read The Explosive Lawsuit Against Paula Deen Enterprises (WARNING OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE)

Lisa Jackson filed a lawsuit in Georgia on Monday against Paula Deen Enterprises, with claims of a shocking pattern of alleged racism, including the use of the N word, sexual harassment and infliction of emotional distress and assault while holding her General Manager position at Uncle Bubba's Oyster House.

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"Ms. Jackson will be portrayed as a disgruntled singular employee, but there will be an enormous amount of evidence of misconduct. That day will come when that evidence is front and center," Jackson's attorney, Wesley Woolf told Breaking Celebrity News in an exclusive interview.

"Right now we don't have an army of witnesses, but they're there and in due time… We do have employees who have left the Paula Deen family of business and will be testifying. But many out of fear will not come forward until we subpoena them to come forward."

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As Breaking Celebrity News previously reported, Jackson gave numerous examples in her lawsuit and in one claims she was appointed by Deen to handle the catering and staff for Bubba's wedding in 2007.

When she asked Deen what the servers should wear: "Well