J. L. Brock Builders v. Eric Dahlbeck

Between 1971 and 1977, J. L. Brock Builders, Inc., provided supplies, materials, and services for painting properties owned by Viking Construction, Inc. When Viking failed to pay its account, Brock filed suit in the district court for Douglas County, seeking judgment for $15,895 against Viking and Eric Dahlbeck, Jr., Vikings president and sole shareholder. When Viking admitted liability for the debt of $15,895, judgment was entered for Brock against Viking, and the sole issue submitted to the district court was whether, in disregard of Vikings corporate entity, Dahlbeck was liable for the debt which Viking owed Brock. The district court decided in favor of Dahlbeck and dismissed Brocks action to impose liability on Dahlbeck by piercing Vikings corporate veil.