[U] Advantage Leasing Corp. V. Novatech Solutions

¶1. Advantage Leasing sued several parties in connection with a lease agreement. One of Advantage Leasing's claims, intentional misrepresentation, was directed at Ruth Brash personally. Brash is the president of NovaTech Solutions, Inc. The circuit court granted summary judgment dismissing the tort claim against Brash. The court reasoned that NovaTech's "corporate veil" protected Brash from a suit against her personally because the false statements alleged were made by Brash in the course of her activities on behalf of NovaTech. We disagree. Brash may be sued personally for the tort of misrepresentation because an individual is personally responsible for his or her own tortious conduct. We also reject Brash's argument that she was entitled to summary judgment on other grounds. Accordingly, we reverse and remand.