Fowler v. Medicine Man Technologies, Inc.

**Fowler v. Medicine Man Technologies: Insurance Bond Dispute** This case involved a dispute over an insurance bond between Fowler and Aspen American Insurance Company. The disagreement centered on how much money could be claimed under a breach of contract and what time period those claims could cover. The court sided with the insurance company by granting their request to limit the case. The judge ruled that any money Fowler could recover was restricted to costs that occurred during the bond's one-year period from January 21, 2021, to January 20, 2022. Additionally, the court capped the maximum amount Fowler could receive at $599,400, which was the bond's penalty limit. This ruling matters for workers because it shows how courts interpret insurance bonds and contract terms. When workers are involved in disputes over insurance coverage or bonded agreements, they should understand that courts will typically enforce the specific time limits and dollar amounts written in those contracts. Workers should carefully review any insurance or bond documents they encounter in employment situations to understand what protections are actually available and for how long those protections last.