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Art. 756 Legge federale del 30 marzo 1911 di complemento del Codice civile svizzero (CO)
CO; Parte terza: Delle società commerciali e della società cooperativa ; Titolo ventesimosesto: Della società anonima ; Capo sesto: Responsabilità; B. Danno subito dalla società; I. Pretese fuori del fallimento
Art. 756 CO
Per chiedere il risarcimento del danno causato alla società possono agire in giudizio, oltre la società, anche i singoli azionisti. La domanda di questi ultimi può tendere solo a far ottenere una prestazione alla società.
L’assemblea generale può deliberare che la società proponga l’azione di responsabilità. Può incaricare il consiglio d’amministrazione o un rappresentante di condurre la causa.
Decisioni giudiziarie che applicano questa disposizione (28)
CACIV.2023.61 · ne (art. 756 CO)
Shareholder Status and Standing to Sue for Company Damages
Cited in the reasoning as the rule governing shareholder action for damages to the company, which is relevant to the core dispute about standing.
C/25051/2012 · ge (Art. 756 al. 1 CO)
Company v. Former Officers: Prescription Period for Damages Claim Under Management Agreement
Mentioned in the context of the shareholders' right to bring the social action when the administration is unwilling to act, which was used to counter the argument that prescription was suspended due to objective impossibility to sue.
A/3753/2017 · ge (Art. 756 CO)
Personal Liability of Managing Partner for Unpaid Social Security Contributions
Cited in the reasoning (point 7c) regarding liability of corporate bodies, but not in the dispositive orders.
A/1791/2016 · ge (art. 756 CO)
Director Liability for Unpaid Social Security Contributions Despite Exclusion from Management
Cited in the reasoning concerning the definition of organs liable for damages within an AG (Aktiengesellschaft) in relation to subsidiary liability under Art. 52 LAVS.
A/1176/2015 · ge (art. 756 CO)
Director Liability for Unpaid Social Security Contributions in Bankruptcy
Cited in the reasoning (Considerant 7 c) regarding liability under stock corporation law, not used in the final orders.
A/3737/2014 · ge (Art. 756 CO)
Manager Held Liable for Unpaid Social Security Contributions Despite Claim of Ignorance
This provision is cited in the reasoning regarding who is deemed to be in charge of administration or management, but not in the dispositive orders.
71.2014.PMR · vd (art. 756 CO)
Shareholder Suit for Misappropriated Corporate Funds Dismissed for Lack of Standing
The court relied on this article to determine that the plaintiff lacked active standing (quality to sue) to claim damages for themselves rather than the company.
A/2276/2013 · ge (art. 756 CO)
Association Officers Overturn Liability for Unpaid Social Security Contributions
Cited in the reasoning (point 7c) regarding administration/management.
A/1753/2013 · ge (art. 756 CO)
Officers' Liability for Unpaid Social Security Contributions Upheld Due to Gross Negligence
Cited in relation to the scope of duties for persons charged with administration or management.
ZK2 2011 32 · gr (Art. 756 Abs. 1 OR)
Creditor Claim Against Directors for Delayed Bankruptcy Dismissed Due to Unsubstantiated Continuation Loss
Mentioned in the reasoning regarding the possibility of shareholders filing a corporate action (Gesellschaftsklage), but not used in the final orders.
C/30791/2010 · ge (art. 756 al. 1 CO)
Shareholder Standing and Administrator Validity Appeal
Cited in the reasoning to establish that a shareholder has the right to sue for damages caused to the company.
A/849/2012 · ge (art. 756 CO)
Compensation Fund v. Company Administrator and De Facto Manager for Unpaid Social Security Contributions
Cited in the definition of those deemed to be in charge of administration or management (those taking decisions relevant to the bodies' will formation).
CACIV.2011.68 · ne (Art. 756 CO)
Appellant's Claim for Indirect Investment Losses and Invalid Cession of Corporate Claims
Cited in the reasoning when discussing the conditions under which a shareholder can exercise a social action.
A/2051/2010 · ge (art. 756 CO)
Social Insurance Liability of Unregistered Co-Manager
Cited in the reasoning (considerant 6.c) regarding persons deemed responsible for administration/management, but not explicitly cited in the final orders.
A/1119/2010 · ge (art. 756 CO)
Personal Liability of Administrators for Unpaid Social Security Contributions
Cited to define who are considered organs (formal or de facto) in the context of liability.