McMullin v. Beran
At issue in this shareholder dispute case is breach of fiduciary duties in connection with Lyondell's acquisition of Chemical's shares.
In re: Unocal Exploration Corp.
At issue is breach of fiduciary duty.
Andra v. Blount
Issue was whether a minority stockholder with appraisal rights could pursue claim that back-end merger price was rendered unfair by the defendants' breaches of fiduciary duty.
Minority Shareholder Has No Standing to Challenge Disclosures, Can Pursue Claim for Breach of Fiduciary Duty
This case involves a tender offer/back-end merger the defendants initiated.
In re Frederick's of Hollywood, Inc. Shareholders Litigation
At issue is breach of fiduciary duties of care and loyalty by failing to obtain the highest available price for shareholders in the sale of Frederick's.
Exculpatory Clause Saves Frederick's of Hollywood Directors From Breach of Duty of Care Claim
This breach of fiduciary duty case came before the Delaware Court of Chancery on defendants' motion to dismiss.
Lack of Entire Fairness Results in $8 Million Disgorgement
This combined appraisal and breach of fiduciary duty action arises out of a series of transactions that culminated in the merger of International Telecharge Inc. (ITI) and Long Distance Communications Inc.
Lowinger v. Century Communications Corp.
At issue is breach of fiduciary duty owed to Class A shareholders, as part of a merger.
Appraisal Action Exclusive Remedy for Monetary Relief in New Jersey
Although this action is in Connecticut, it is governed by New Jersey law because the defendant was incorporated in New Jersey.
Bomarko v. International Telecharge
At issue in this fiduciary duty action case is the valuation of International Telecharge, a telephone service provider.
No Independent Committee Spawns 'Unfair Dealing' Claim
M.G. Bancorporation Inc. (MGB) was merged into its 91.68% stockholder parent Southwest Bancorp Inc. (SWB) in a short-form cash-out merger on Nov. 17, 1993.
Cardinal Capital Management v. Frank E. Best, Inc.
At issue is breach of fiduciary duty in connection with the cash-out of the minority shareholders in three related corporations.
Dennis Wood v. Frank E. Best
At issue is breach of fiduciary duty in connection with the cash-out of minority shareholders in three related corporations.
Cardinal Capital Management v. Frank E. Best, Inc.
This case involves claims of breach of fiduciary duty in connection with the cash-out of the minority shareholders in several related corporations.
Entire Fairness Standard Applies to Merger
The defendants acquired control of three related companies, cashed-out the minority shareholders, and merged them into WEBCO.
In re Estate of Hall
At issue is whether a circuit court may apply a minority discount when appraising the "fair value" of a dissenter's shares under § 180.1330, Stats.
Restriction on Transfer for Book Value Upheld
The decedent in this case, Mr. Hall, owned 9,690 shares of Biddle and Co. Insurance Brokers Inc.
Delta Star v. Patton
One issue in this case was diminution of value caused by a breach of loyalty.
Polar International Brokerage Corp. v. Reeve
At issue is breach of fiduciary duties to shareholders.
Polar International Brokerage Corp. v. Reeve
In this case, the court is asked to approve a class-action settlement agreement between the class of plaintiffs, shareholders of a corporation, and the defendants, the officers and directors of the corporation.
Nebel v. Southwest Bancorp
At issue are the plaintiff's complaints about substantive unfairness, disclosure violations, and a "wrong page" claim, based on the improper inclusion in the merger notice of a page of another state's appraisal statute.
No Independent Committee Spawns 'Unfair Dealing' Claim—Court Disallows Guideline Public Company Price Evidence
M.G. Bancorporation (MGB) was merged into its 91.68% stockholder parent Southwest Bancorp Inc. (SWB) in a short-form cash-out merger on Nov. 17, 1993.
'Fair Value' Relevant to Fiduciaries' Liability for Breach of Duty
Plaintiffs filed this shareholder derivative action seeking damages against defendant Telemachus Demoulas for fraud, conversion, and breach of fiduciary duty arising out of his conduct as co-executor of the estate of George Demoulas.
Trust U/W of A.J. Woltering
At issue are breach of fiduciary duty by the trustee and the valuation of 100 shares of stock.
Valuation Rejected Because Expert Applied Inappropriate Adjustments and Discounts
A.J. Woltering died leaving 100 shares of Crown Industries Inc. stock in trust for the benefit of his son, Thomas, for life, with remainder to Thomas' three daughters.