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Litigation

May 11, 2012

Who is whose alter ego, and does it matter?

Defining who is the wrongdoer and who is the target in a lawsuit is important in establishing "alter ego" liability. By Chistopher Land of The Law Offices of John A. Kithas

By Christopher Land

Most litigators have doubtless encountered allegations of "alter ego" liability. Plaintiffs' attorneys might routinely include such allegations in complaints, and defense attorneys might roll their eyes on reading those complaints. Given the prevalence of the doctrine, attorneys on both sides of the bar should familiarize themselves with its application. However, there is considerable variance among attorneys and even courts in the language used to ...

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