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Assessing your personal liability.

J A Wilkinson, V L Frye

    Trustee : the Journal for Hospital Governing Boards
    |November 6, 1986
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    Nonprofit trustees face increased lawsuits today. Understanding fiduciary duties of care and loyalty is crucial for assessing and minimizing personal liability risks.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nonprofit Law
    • Corporate Governance

    Background:

    • Historically, nonprofit trustees had limited personal liability.
    • Contemporary legal landscape presents increased litigation risks for trustees.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To inform nonprofit trustees about personal liability.
    • To explain the role of fiduciary duties in assessing trustee risk.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of legal precedents concerning trustee liability.
    • Examination of fiduciary duties of care and loyalty.

    Main Results:

    • Trustees are no longer immune from lawsuits.
    • Personal liability is directly linked to fiduciary duties.

    Conclusions:

    • Prudent trustees must proactively assess personal liability.
    • Implementing risk mitigation strategies is essential for nonprofit governance.