Questão jurídica principal
Whether the former managing director is liable under Art. 52 AHVG for the company’s unpaid social security contributions.
Decisão extraída
Yes. He breached employer duties through gross negligence and is liable in principle.
Fundamentação extraída
He failed to ensure compliance with basic employer obligations despite knowledge of paid wages and the simple organizational structure; reliance on another manager or internal allocation of tasks did not excuse him.