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FINDINGS OF FACT
Some of the facts have been stipulated and are so found.
The stipulation of facts and the attached exhibits are
incorporated herein by this reference. At the time they filed
the petition, petitioners resided in Auburn, California.
Mr. Forste is a Korean War veteran who served in the Air
Force. At some point after returning from Korea and being
released from active duty, Mr. Forste joined the Air Force
Reserves. Following a number of frightening experiences
involving aircraft flights, Mr. Forste developed an acute fear of
flying.
In August 1976, Mr. Forste began work in Los Angeles as a
manager for the accounting firm of Deloitte, Haskins & Sells
(DHS), which later became Deloitte & Touche. Mr. Forste was
engaged in a national practice in the areas of government and
education. His work required him to travel to DHS’s offices
throughout the United States. In May 1981, DHS promoted Mr.
Forste from manager to director.2 His title was national
director for government financial management systems. Following
Mr. Forste’s promotion to director, he signed a director
2DHS was composed of partners and directors. Partners were
generally certified public accountants, whereas directors were
not. Partners and directors in DHS shared in the profits of the
firm.
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