Complete Logistical Services, LLC v. Rulh

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Complete Logistical Services, LLC v. Rulh
2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 95701
US
Federal Court
Louisiana
United States District Court
Jason MacMorran (plaintiff); Athen Sweet (defendant)
Fallon

Summary

In buyout dispute resulting from expulsion of LLC member, court finds state law does not preclude use of discounts in valuing withdrawing LLC member’s interest; company’s operating agreement is ambiguous on how to value expelled member’s interest, court says, leaving issue for jury to decide.
CLS v Rulh
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Court Says Expulsion Price Determination in Louisiana Buyout Dispute Is Triable Issue

In buyout dispute resulting from expulsion of LLC member, court finds state law does not preclude use of discounts in valuing withdrawing LLC member’s interest; company’s operating agreement is ambiguous on how to value expelled member’s interest, court says, leaving issue for jury to decide.