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Court of Appeal Clarifies "Alter Ego" Liability for Employment Claims
Cooper was the sole shareholder and day to day operator of Auburn Honda, a corporation. A group of former employees sued Auburn Honda and Cooper for age discrimination and other things. Cooper moved for summary judgment on the ground he could not be held liable, since only the employer is liable for employment discrimination. The plaintiffs argued Cooper indeed was the employer as an "alter ego" of the corporation.
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All employment lawyers know winning summary judgment in an employment case is not easy. Judges understandably are reluctant to deprive plaintiffs of their day in court. The summary judgment standards afford ample opportunities for plaintiffs to identify triable issues of fact. Appellate review is de novo, permitting appellate courts to freely second-guess trial judges' conclusions.
