What is the effect of an intentional tort upon an employer?
A. If an injured worker succeeds in demonstrating the above-referenced three-prong test, the employer is treated by law as if it, in fact, desired to produce the resulting injuries. Thus, a successful intentional tort lawsuit can have devastating effects upon an employer. Most insurance carriers refuse to provide coverage in defense of this type of litigation, leaving the employer to defend and pay for any settlement or judgment entered by the Court.
