Behrens v. Metropolitan Opera Ass'n
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Gonzalez, J.
In this action for personal injuries by a professional singer, the issue to be decided is whether the injured plaintiff has standing to seek recovery for lost earnings and royalties, notwithstanding that all of her professional earnings are paid directly to her wholly-owned S-corporation, and not to her individually. We find that because plaintiff is suing to recover her lost earnings, not the corporation’s lost profits, and because she has alleged a breach of duty owed to her individually, distinct from any duty owed to the corporation, Supreme Court properly…
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