Local 218 Steamfitters Welfare Fund v. Cobra Pipe Supply & Coil Co.

The narrow issue in this case is whether, in an action against a corporate officer, pursuant to General Statutes § 31-89a,1 the officer is relieved of liability if, prior to the accrual of the cause of action, the officer tenders his resignation to the corporation, but fails to file notice of this fact with the Secretary of State, as required under General Statutes § 33-319a.1 2 We agree with the trial court that such a failure did not vitiate the instantaneous effectiveness of the officer’s resignation so as to extend his possible liability under § 31-89a beyond the date of his resignation,…