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Court Permission: To sue a receiver for alleged negligence, one must usually file a motion with the court that appointed them to obtain permission, often having to show a prima facie case of misconduct.
Exceptions: Personal liability may exist if the receiver acts ultra vires (outside their authority), commits intentional fraud, or breaches specific, high-level duties.
If you believe a receiver has committed malpractice, you usually must object to their final report and accounting or request permission from the court to initiate a lawsuit.
court-appointed receivers can be, and have been, sued and have lost in court. While receivers generally enjoy "derived judicial immunity"—meaning they are protected from personal liability for actions taken within the scope of their authority and under court orders—this immunity is not absolute.
Receivers can be held liable, particularly if they act outside their authority, commit gross negligence, or engage in intentional misconduct.
Instances Where Receivers Have Lost
Negligence and Mismanagement: A bankruptcy court fined a receiver $45,000 after finding they had "effectively held the major assets of the debtor hostage" and were responsible for missing equipment.
Failure to Obey Court Orders: If a receiver fails to follow specific instructions from the appointing court—such as failing to turn over money as ordered—they and their sureties can be held liable.
Excess of Authority: When a receiver operates outside the scope of the court order, or when the court lacks jurisdiction to authorize certain actions, the receiver can be held personally liable for damages.
Breach of Fiduciary Duty: In cases where a receiver acts with gross negligence or willful misconduct, they can be surcharged (fined) for losses resulting to the estate.
Discharged Receiver Liability: While generally protected after being discharged, if a receiver failed to act properly during their tenure, they can still be held liable.
Conclusion: A receiver is not invincible. While protected for honest mistakes in judgment, they can be held financially liable for acting in bad faith, exceeding their authority, or failing to follow court orders.