National Labor Relations Board v. Better Building Supply Corp., and Its Alter Egos, Evergreen Roofing Inc., and Besco Roofing, Inc.

EUGENE A. WRIGHT, Circuit Judge:

This case presents us with a novel question involving principles of bankruptcy, labor, and corporate law. The question is whether a corporation’s liability for NLRB damages survives Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings and attaches to its alter ego formed after bankruptcy. We conclude that it does and enforce the order of the NLRB.

BACKGROUND

The Mylans have conducted a roofing business through several different corporations for ten years. In 1977, they were doing business through Better Building Supply Corp. The NLRB found that BBSC engaged in unfair labor practices…