Wolf v. Colonial Life & Accident Insurance

This is a breach of employment contract case between a former employee and employer. The defendant employer (Colonial) terminated payment of vested insurance premium commissions to its former employee (Mr. Wolf) for alleged violations of the Covenants Not To Compete and Prohibited Acts sections of two employment contracts. Mr. Wolf sued Colonial to reinstate his commissions, and Colonial counterclaimed for an injunction, damages, and attorney’s fees. The Circuit Court referred the case to the Master-in-Equity for final judgment and direct appeal.

The primary issue at trial was the…