
微信扫一扫
实时资讯全掌握
Fairwell is executive vice president and treasurer of Wonder Corporation. He was named as a party in a shareholder derivative action in connection with certain activities he engaged in as a corporate officer. In the lawsuit, it was determined that he was liable for negligence in performance of his duties. Fairwell seeks indemnity from the corporation for his liability. The board would like to indemnify him. The Articles of Incorporation do not contain any provisions regarding indemnification of officers and directors. Indemnification A. Cannot include attorney’s fees since he was found to have been negligent. B. Is permitted only if he is found not to have been grossly negligent. C. Is not permitted since the Articles of Incorporation do not so provide. D. May be permitted by court order despite the fact the Fairwell was found to be negligent. |