Tag: From the Claims Files

From the Claims Files: Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Allegations involving board governance and fiduciary responsibility issues can quickly place a nonprofit under intense scrutiny.

From the Claims Files: Assault by an Employee

Nonprofits strive to create environments of safety and trust, for both your team and the community you serve. It helps when staff receive training in de-escalation and conflict resolution, which can reduce the chance that confrontations escalate.

From the Claims Files: Injury to a Disabled Client

Families place deep trust in your nonprofit. That trust calls for clear procedures and consistent oversight to protect the people your mission serves.

From the Claims Files: Responding to a Medical Emergency

Nonprofits work hard to protect the people in their care, and proper emergency response plays an important role in supporting that responsibility.

From the Claims Files: Physical Restraint

Nonprofits that work with vulnerable populations often face situations where safety concerns arise quickly and unpredictably.

From the Claims Files: Retaliation

When an employee claims they faced retaliation, a nonprofit’s employment decisions and other practices can come under close scrutiny, just like any other employer.

From the Claims Files: Vandalism & Malicious Mischief

Experiencing vandalism or theft can be demoralizing and disruptive, especially after the time and effort it takes nonprofits to acquire and maintain their resources.

From the Claims Files: Fender Benders

When a nonprofit’s vehicle is damaged, getting it repaired and back in service quickly can make a meaningful difference, both to the organization and the people it serves.

From the Claims Files: Right of Way

For organizations that depend on transportation, even a single incident on the road can have wide-ranging impacts on your people and your mission.

From the Claims Files: Molestation & Sexual Abuse

Nonprofits exist to create safe environments built on trust. When that trust is broken, the consequences can be devastating for the people served and the organization itself.

From the Claims Files: Medicine Dosage Error

When a nonprofit’s work includes administering medication, even a single error can have devastating consequences.

From the Claims Files: Wrongful Eviction

Nobody starts a housing nonprofit because they want to evict people. But what happens when a resident refuses to follow program requirements and leaves you no other option?