DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM:

If a claim is made or suit is brought against any Insured, under the terms of the policy, you are required to report the claims as soon as practicable, but in no event later than 60 days post policy term (or cancellation date). In accordance with the policy terms and conditions, RSUI provides the below claim reporting email. The claims reporting guidelines also include a “CC” of the claim to be sent to Craig Annunziata with Fisher & Phillips (the defense firm) and IMA.

REQUIRED: Reportclaims@rsui.com RSUI Group, Inc.

Attn: Claims Department

945 East Paces Ferry Rd., Suite 1800

Atlanta, GA 30326-1160

Fax: (404) 231-3755

REQUIRED: CC: Cannunziata@fisherphillips.com Fisher & Phillips LLP

Attn: Craig Annunziata, Attorney At Law

10 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3450

Chicago, IL 60606

RECOMMENDED: CC: Eric.Wilkins@imacorp.com IMA

Eric Wilkins, Claims Advocate

Phone: (972) 759-3704

Fax: (972) 581-4490

  • Immediately send copies of any demands, notices, summonses, or legal papers received in connection with the Claim.
  • Cooperate with RSUI in the investigation, settlement or defense of the Claim.
  • Assist RSUI, upon their request, in the enforcement of any right against any person or organization, which may be liable to any Insured because of injury or damage to which this insurance may also apply.
  • Panel Counsel Requirement: RSUI has the right and duty to defend any Claim to which this insurance applies. There is a provision (rider) on the policy that dictates Fisher & Phillips shall defend ALL claims for the Sonic Franchisee Employment Practices Liability Program.

WHAT CONSTITUTES A CLAIM?

Written demand for monetary or non-monetary relief

Civil, criminal, administrative, regulatory or arbitration proceeding for monetary or non-monetary relief which is commenced by:

  • Service of a complaint or similar proceeding (i.e. EEOC charges, federal or state agency charges, etc.);
  • Return of an indictment or filing of information; or,
  • Receipt of a notice of charges

An administrative or regulatory investigation when conducted by the EEOC or equivalent state, local or foreign agency, which is commenced by the filing of a notice of charges, service of a complaint or similar document of which notice has been given to the Insured

A written request to an Insured to toll or waive a statute of limitations regarding a potential claim

PLEASE REMEMBER TO UTILIZE THE FISHER & PHILLIPS TOLL FREE HOTLINE!!!

NON-URGENT ISSUES:

Fisher & Phillips encourages the use of their toll-free hotline for risk management / mitigation questions or situations that are NOT URGENT in nature. (i.e., state laws; FMLA; complaint investigations)

If there is a situation or issue you have, or need direction on how to address, feel free to call the FREE HOTLINE & leave a message, or email the question to F&P. Response time is 24 hours or less.

(Reference that you are a SONIC policyholder)

TOLL FREE HOTLINE: (866) 639-4541

E-MAIL ADDRESS: ASKHRLAW@LABORLAWYERS.COM

URGENT/IMMEDIATE ISSUES:

For those issues that are URGENT in nature (i.e., immediate termination issues; police at your location), please dial direct Steve Miller or Craig Annunziata with F&P.

STEVE MILLER (312) 580-7817

CRAIG ANNUNZIATA (312) 580-7816

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