John Verble worked as a financial advisor for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, LLC. After nearly seven years, Verble was fired. He filed a suit in a federal district court against his ex-employer. In his complaint, Verble alleged that he had learned of illegal activity by Morgan Stanley and its clients. He claimed that he had reported the activity to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and that he was fired in retaliation. His complaint contained no additional facts. [Verble v. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, 676 Fed. Appx. 421 (6th Cor. 2017)]
Answer the Following
To avoid dismissal of his suit, does Verble have a legal obligation to support his claims with more facts? Explain.
Does Verble owe an ethical duty to back up his claims with more facts? Use the IDDR approach to express your answer.