McGriff Insurance Services LLC, a subsidiary of TIH Insurance Holdings LLC, moved a $10 million fraud lawsuit brought by one of its former executives to federal court in Los Angeles.
The retail brokerage said in a takedown notice filed on July 26 Shianne Hollander v. McGriff Insurance Services et al.The charges against Mark Russ, Michael Breedlove, and Michael Martini are insufficient under California law.
Ms. Hollander said in her initial state court suit, filed April 24, that while working at Lockton Insurance Brokers LLC, individuals aggressively recruited her to join McGriff by promising better work-life balance, resources and business leads. She filed an amended complaint on June 26.
She agreed to join McGriff in June 2021 and signed an employment offer that guaranteed her a 40% commission on new business and a 25% commission on renewals. She said that after she began working for McGriff in August 2021, she was forced to sign another employment agreement that included less favorable terms than the June offer.
Ms Hollander said that contrary to claims made by McGriff, the individuals and TIH, she was not given the resources to excel at her work and suffered health problems due to the stress.
He resigned from McGriff last month, court records show.
Ms. Hollander has brought claims for fraud, negligent misrepresentation, breach of contract, gender discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation.
McGriff said in his recent filing that the case should proceed in federal court because Ms. Hollander is seeking $10 million in damages and because the parties are from different states.
Representatives for both sides did not respond to requests for comment.
