Mesler v. Bragg Management Co.

Supreme Court of California · Decided 1985-08-01

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Opinion MOSK, J. We consider whether a plaintiff may pursue a tort action against a parent corporation on the theory that it is the alter ego of its subsidiary, the alleged tortfeasor, after entering into a settlement and release agreement with the subsidiary. At issue is the applicability of Code of Civil Procedure section 877, 1 which…

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