Ellis v. Varney

This is an action by the plaintiff, Jane Ellis (“Ellis”), a minority shareholder of Varney Bros. Sand & Gravel, Inc. (“Varney Bros.”), a closely-held corporation, against the corporation and its directors and officers. The defendant Linda Varney (“Linda”) is president of the corporation and is the stepmother of the plaintiff, having been married to the plaintiffs late father, Richard E. Varney (“Richard”). The defendant Jon Varney (“Jon”), stepbrother of the plaintiff, is vice president and a director and shareholder; the defendant Barbara Jerrier (“Jerrier”) is a vice president, director and…