Dotlich v. Dotlich

RATLIFFE, Presiding Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

This is a shareholder's derivative action brought on behalf of Dotlich Brothers Corporation by Sam Dotlich a director and shareholder. Mechel Dotlich and Monnie Dotlich appeal from special findings of fact and a judgment against them for fraud and breach of their respective fiduciary duties as directors of the corporation. A con structive trust was imposed on property held by Monnie Dotlich ordering him to convey it to the corporation. Monnie was assessed $9,288 in compensatory damages and $20,000 in punitive damages. Mechel, Merko, and Sam…