Jonathan Martin could sue the Miami Dolphins for big money under a variety of workplace laws that make employers liable for bullying, harassment and discrimination - even if the team's hierarchy didn't know about it, according to several legal experts. Less likely would be criminal charges against offensive lineman Richie Incognito, who was suspended by the Dolphins after fellow lineman Martin left the team 2 1/2 weeks ago. Martin's attorney, David Cornwell, says Martin was repeatedly harassed by Incognito and others in ways that ''went far beyond the traditional locker room hazing.'' For Martin to win a lawsuit, Nova Southeastern University law professor Bob Jarvis said he'd have to show precisely that. One path for Martin to take would be filing a grievance with the NFL players union or a complaint with the NFL itself.
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