Adam Rosenfelt v. Mississippi Development Authority

**What Happened** Adam Rosenfelt sued the Mississippi Development Authority claiming they broke a contract with him. However, the written contracts were actually made with Rosenfelt's business companies (called LLCs), not with him personally. Rosenfelt tried to argue that despite what the written documents said, there was a separate understanding that he personally was part of the deal. **What the Court Decided** The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled against Rosenfelt. The court said he couldn't sue because the contracts were with his business entities, not with him as an individual person. The court also refused to let him use verbal agreements or understandings to change what the written contracts clearly stated. Since Rosenfelt wasn't personally named in the contracts, he had no legal right to sue over them. **Why This Matters for Workers** This case shows how important it is to pay attention to exactly who is named in employment contracts and business agreements. If you work through your own company or LLC, make sure you understand whether contracts are with you personally or with your business entity. The court will stick to what's written in contracts, so verbal promises that contradict the written terms are generally not enforceable.