Shareholders of a Dissolved Corporation Can be Held Liable for its Debts

Shareholders of a Dissolved Corporation Can be Held Liable for its Debts

On November 19, 2021, Justice Platkin of the Albany County Commercial Division issued a decision in State of New York v. Spectra Eng’g, Architecture & Surveying P.C., 2021 NY Slip Op. 51119(U), holding that shareholders of a dissolved corporation can be held liable for the corporation’s debts . . . Continue reading Shareholders of a Dissolved Corporation Can be Held Liable for its Debts

Interpretation of Forum Selection Clause in Earlier Action Bringing on Plaintiff in New Action That Included New Parties

Interpretation of Forum Selection Clause in Earlier Action Bringing on Plaintiff in New Action That Included New Parties

On November 22, 2021, Justice Borrok of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Knowyourmeme.com Network, Inc. v. Elraviv, 2021 NY Slip Op. 51110(U), holding that the interpretation of a forum selection clause in an earlier action was binding on the plaintiff in a new action, even though the new action included new defendants . . . Continue reading Interpretation of Forum Selection Clause in Earlier Action Bringing on Plaintiff in New Action That Included New Parties

Corporate Officer who Participates in Commission of a Tort may be Individually Liable for that Tort

Corporate Officer who Participates in Commission of a Tort may be Individually Liable for that Tort

On November 19, 2021, Justice Reed of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Roxx Alison Ltd. v, Shutle, Inc., 2021 NY Slip Op. 51102(U), holding that a corporate officer who participates in the commission of a tort may be held individually liable for that tort . . . Continue reading Corporate Officer who Participates in Commission of a Tort may be Individually Liable for that Tort

Plaintiff who Brings a Claim for Breach of Contract Cannot Simultaneously Pursue a Claim for Anticipatory Breach

Plaintiff who Brings a Claim for Breach of Contract Cannot Simultaneously Pursue a Claim for Anticipatory Breach

On November 30, 2021, Justice Emerson of the Suffolk County Commercial Division issued a decision in Contract Pharmacal Corp. v. Air Indus. Group, 2021 NY Slip Op. 51120(U), holding that a plaintiff who brings a claim for breach of contract cannot simultaneously pursue a claim for anticipatory breach . . . Continue reading Plaintiff who Brings a Claim for Breach of Contract Cannot Simultaneously Pursue a Claim for Anticipatory Breach

Creditor of Parent Company of Debtor does not Have Standing to Assert Fraudulent Conveyance Claims Against Debtor

Creditor of Parent Company of Debtor does not Have Standing to Assert Fraudulent Conveyance Claims Against Debtor

On November 10, 2021, Justice Reed of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Airball Capital LLC v. Rosenthal & Rosenthal Inc., 2021 NY Slip Op. 51082(U), holding that a creditor of the parent company of a debtor did not have standing to assert fraudulent conveyance claims against the debtor . . . Continue reading Creditor of Parent Company of Debtor does not Have Standing to Assert Fraudulent Conveyance Claims Against Debtor