Boyle v. Harries

Gernon, J.;

This appeal involves a shareholder derivative suit. A jury trial resulted in a $975,000 verdict on behalf of the plaintiff, Henry Boyle. This verdict was reduced to $533,500 by the trial judge. The reduction of the verdict is but one of several issues raised in this complex and fact-sensitive case.

Mega Circuits, Inc., (Mega) makes and sells printed electronic circuit boards used in computers and other electronics. Mega was started in 1984 by Kevin Gassen, Mark Gassen, Patrick Boyle, and Henry Boyle. The Gassens were actively involved in the business. Henry Boyle was involved until…