An amendment to articles of incorporation does not affect a cause of action existing against or in favor of the corporation, a proceeding to which the corporation is a party, or the existing rights of persons other than shareholders of the corporation. An amendment changing a corporation’s name does not abate a proceeding brought by or against the corporation in its former name. (Code 1981, § 14-2-1009, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1070, § 1.) 371 14-2-1009 CORPORATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS