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Insurance coverage issue on Jonathan Martin case
The Richie Incognito bullying story of his teammate, Jonathan Martin, has taken on a life of its own. From a legal perspective, employers, the Miami Dolphins in this case, must put all of its potential insurers on notice. Most claims-made insurance policies, and even some occurrence policies, require that a policyholder provide prompt notice of claims made against them, as well as “circumstances” that could reasonably lead to a claim.

Did You Know
Illinois is an “at will” employment state, that means that in the absence of a collective bargaining agreement or a employment contract, you can be fired for any reason as long as the basis for firing is non-discriminatory or otherwise in violation of the law.