The lawsuit named the company—but it also named a director. At first, the leadership team stuck together. Then the story shifted. The company stepped back. Their legal strategy changed. And one director was left exposed—with no insurance, no internal backing, and no plan.

This case study is especially relevant if you are:

• A board member unsure what protections are in place during litigation

• A founder navigating lawsuits with personal liability concerns

• An executive named in a dispute while others retreat behind counsel

• A general counsel needing discreet support to avoid internal panic

• A stakeholder looking to avoid reputational fallout while protecting individuals

Sometimes the quietest outcomes matter most—because they never make the papers.

This case study shows how Pholus quietly supported a director who was personally named in a lawsuit after their company failed to secure D&O insurance. When the company declined further engagement, Pholus stepped in independently—coordinating with the director’s legal team, correcting records, and ultimately securing their removal from the case. No public fallout. No courtroom battle. Just clarity, discretion, and a clean exit.

If someone in your orbit is exposed—and the organization can’t or won’t act—this case study may help you protect the person, not just the entity.

Download it now and read it quietly. You’ll know if it applies.