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In 1993 and 1994, petitioner’s comptroller, Jeffrey
Schwaeber, or petitioner’s bookkeeper, Karen Macken, sent Isidore
Klein weekly financial reports about petitioner. During those
years, Isidore Klein called Jeffrey Schwaeber to ask questions
about the weekly financial reports. Isidore Klein also
corresponded with Richard Schwaeber, petitioner’s accountant, in
1993 and 1994 to monitor petitioner’s financial position.
Isidore Klein visited petitioner's facility four to eight
times a year in 1993 and 1994. He stayed at least a week each
time he visited petitioner. In 1993 and 1994, Isidore Klein did
not supervise petitioner’s salespeople, warehouses, or day-to-day
operations. However, Isidore Klein occasionally provided product
support to, or consulted on technical or design questions with,
Baker’s Aid during those years. He also attended trade shows to
look for ideas for new products petitioner could manufacture.
In 1993 and 1994, Isidore Klein designed a portable housing
system for use by the military or as emergency housing. He
attempted unsuccessfully in 1993 and 1994 to market the housing
system to the U.S. military. Petitioner did not pursue the
portable housing system after 1994.
2. Steven Klein
Steven Klein was petitioner’s vice president and chief
operating officer from 1991 to 1994. Steven Klein reported to
his father during those years. He was responsible for
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