Shareholders Push for Accountability
“Defendants cannot cite a single case holding that any argument they raise is relevant,” the investors declared, accusing Avalara of “forum shopping” to avoid facing scrutiny in federal court.
The plaintiffs are represented by Tamar A. Weinrib and Jeremy A. Lieberman of Pomerantz LLP, along with Duncan C. Turner of Badgley Mullins Turner PLLC.
Avalara is represented by Christopher B. Durbin, Shannon M. Eagan, Patrick E. Gibbs, Ziwei Xiao, and Taylor Boyle of Cooley LLP.
Representatives for both sides did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Friday.
What’s Next in the $8.4B Battle
The outcome of Avalara’s motion to stay could determine whether shareholders get their day in court or face months of delay as the state case unfolds.
For now, the Avalara $8.4B Buyout Dispute Suit remains a high-stakes fight over corporate transparency, investor trust, and the boundaries of fiduciary responsibility in billion-dollar private equity deals.
