1/23/2019
START DATE
END DATE
18-Feb-19
CATS Limited v. Juliet Wilkinson
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The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Unfair Dismissal Corporate successor liability Piercing of Corporate Veil
Shade Subair Williams J
Mr. Ben Adamson (Conyers Dill & Pearman Limited)
Ms. Arisha Flood (AAF & Associates Limited)
FACTS OF THE CASE:
Juliet Wilkinson employed by Bermuda Feline Assistance Bureau was terminated on 7 November 2014 for whistleblowing on pension non-payment. Tribunal initially ruled against her but Supreme Court appeal led by Judge Williams found CATS Ltd the corporate successor to BFAB Ltd not liable for BFAB Association's actions
SUMMARY:
Whether liabilities of an unincorporated association pass on to a corporation application of corporate successor liability and piercing the corporate veil principles
OUTCOMES:
Appeal allowed ruling in favor of CATS Ltd setting aside Tribunal's award to Wilkinson
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CATS Limited v. Juliet Wilkinson
Juliet Wilkinson employed by Bermuda Feline Assistance Bureau was terminated on 7 November 2014 for whistleblowing on pension non-payment. Tribunal initially ruled against her but Supreme Court appeal led by Judge Williams found CATS Ltd the corporate successor to BFAB Ltd not liable for BFAB Association's actions