Corporate Veil Intact
September 25, 2013In 2008, Metroplex entered a mail processing agreement with Donnelley’s predecessor in interest Browne & Co under which Metroplex would sort mail for Browne’s Dallas facility customers. In 2009, Metroplex ceased its operations, and Browne filed suit against Metroplex seeking the return of money it had on deposit. The jury found in favor of Browne, and Metroplex appealed. The Court of Appeals affirmed the jury’s finding of breach of contract against Metroplex and its award of attorney’s fees. The Court, however, found no evidence to support piercing Metroplex’s corporate veil to hold its president personally liable. Accordingly, the Court reversed the trial court’s judgment to the extent it orders recovery against the president individually, and affirmed the trial court’s judgment in all other respects.
