Doug Stevinson Prevails in Unusual Case of Shareholder Oppression
Doug Stevinson (Partner, New Brunswick) successfully represented an oppressed shareholder in a case involving the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act, breach of fiduciary duties, and both compensatory and punitive damages. Because of the punitive damages award, a referral to the state attorney general or prosecutor’s office will follow.
The case involved a private family enterprise with an innovative product and a renowned reputation in the science, academic, medical and defense industries. Over the course of five years, Doug argued that the client was routinely defrauded by the defendant, including the illegal transfer of a substantial number of company assets.
The case is a practical example for both private and public businesses in their conduct with shareholders — specifically how not to treat one in the eyes of the court.
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