Co-authored by Mr Robert L Bronston & Mr Andrew H. Schapiro
The Supreme Court granted certiorari in one case of potential interest to the business community. Amicus briefs in support of the petitioner are due on Friday, July 5, 2002, and amicus briefs in support of the respondents are due on Monday, August 5, 2002.
Housing - Fair Housing Act - Vicarious liability of corporate owners and officers. The Supreme Court granted certiorari in Meyer v. Holley, No. 01-1120, to determine whether owners and officers of a corporation may be held vicariously liable for a corporate employee's violation of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3601 ("FHA").
David Meyer was the sole owner, president and designated officer/broker of Triad Realty. Emma and David Holley offered to purchase a house marketed by Triad. Triad agent Grove Crank rejected the offer and allegedly used racial invectives when discussing the offer with the home builder. After the home sold for $20,000 less than the Holleys' rejected
