Question juridique clé
Whether the appellant was liable under Art. 52 LAVS for the unpaid AVS contributions.
Solution extraite
The appellant remained liable as a responsible corporate organ; grave negligence and causal link were established.
Motifs extraits
As administrative director during the relevant period, he was an organ of the company. The outstanding contributions after bankruptcy amounted to CHF 182,271.20. The file showed no payments specifically made to the AVS fund, and he failed to show he had taken all necessary measures to prevent the damage.