United States v. George F. Fish, Inc.
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
154 F.2d 798 (1946)
Relevant factsFree
George F. Fish, Inc. (Fish) (defendant), a wholesale fruit and vegetable dealer, and its salesman Michael Simon (defendant) were charged with willfully charging excessive prices for goods in violation of the Emergency Price Control Act of 1942. A jury convicted both Fish and Simon, fining the company and sentencing Simon to prison. Fish appealed, arguing a corporation cannot be criminally liable for an employee's illegal acts.
IssueFree
Whether a corporation may be held criminally liable for the acts of an agent committed within the scope of his employment.