Employee allowed to sue employer for inflicting emotional distress intentionally No impunity for bullying totally unconnected to the employer’s interest A Latinx legal assistant worked at the law offices of a male solo practitioner. The employer created an almost unbelievably hostile and disgusting workplace environment. She sued claiming intentional infliction of emotional distress, sexual harassment by hostile work environment and constructive discharge. The jury award… Read More
Business Insurance doesn’t reach these assault claims FACTS A 23 year old ballerina student brought claims of sexual assault occurring on a work-related trip far from home, against a 43 year old instructor/ employee of the school and officer of its business. Recent Massachusetts Appeals Court case dismisses claims that insurers have to defend the conduct alleged in this case. Marculetiu v.… Read More
Why Waive Subrogation? How it works A recent Maryland case shows the protection contractors enjoy when their contract includes waivers of subrogation. Gables Construction v Red Coats Md Ct Appeals (2020) PARTIES AND AGREEMENTS Owner – Upper Rock II General Contractor – Gables Construction Project – 139 Unit Apartment Building Contract – AIA A102 with GMP and AIA A201 with waivers… Read More
Risk transfer thwarted – exclusion clears insurer from defending or paying claims for injuries by subs of ANY insured Exclusion Confusion – no defense of GC from its own Insurer on sub’s bi claim due to Employer’s Liability Exclusion This is the second recent construction case decided under MA law denying coverage to an entity listed as insured on an insurance policy. The first case was in State Court Phoenix Bay State v First… Read More