[Longbow1969]

Sometimes, if the claims are covered by insurance, it is the insurance carrier that dictates that a settlement be reached and paid..the company has no choice.

Then Cain can simply say the accusations were a pile of crap and he opposed any settlement with the women. Done.

I've worked in the corporate world long enough to see a few people accused of this sort of thing. I have never heard of a mandated insurance settlement in such a situation. I've actually never seen one of these accusations hold up through an investigation.

[goldstategop]

If you’re the victim of a sexual harassment accusation, fighting it can take a toll on your health, your career, your income and your personal life.

Life is short and people have better things to do with their time. So they just settle.

[ken5050]

I think you’re wrong, with respect. Suppose the coverage limits are, say, $ 250k. Then the insurance compnay also has to pay for ourside lawyers to handle the deense..say, another $50 k...so they’re potentially on the hook for $ 300k.so if they can get a settlement, ( with NO admission of wrong) they want it..and if the company, or the individual REFUSES, then they’re stuck for everything themselves..the insurance coverage is no longer in effect.