Question juridique clé
Whether the appellant is liable under Art. 52 AHVG for unpaid AHV contributions.
Solution extraite
Yes. As a responsible corporate organ, he caused the loss through grossly negligent non-payment of contributions.
Motifs extraits
The company withheld paritary contributions over a sustained period. The appellant used scarce funds for wages despite knowing that social security debts had to be secured first. The lower court correctly found the damage and unlawful conduct.