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Hobler family was the “enemy out to destroy” Maritz Inc. and that
consequently Katherine’s employment would be terminated and
Damian would no longer be in good standing to call on Maritz Inc.
Katherine’s supervisor then summoned her to his office and
informed her that Maritz Inc. was terminating her employment
because of the shareholder dispute. About the same time, Damian
received a message from Maritz Inc. that the vendor/customer
relationship between Maritz Inc. and First Capitol was terminated
and that all work in progress should be returned.
E. Assertion of Katherine’s and Damian’s Claims
Katherine and Damian immediately retained Suelthaus to
represent them in asserting claims against Maritz Inc. On or
about June 30, 1993, during a meeting focused primarily on the
redemption of the Hobler family shares, Suelthaus discussed with
Backerman the recent events concerning Katherine and Damian.
Suelthaus asserted claims for severance benefits on Katherine’s
behalf and for tortious interference with a business relationship
on Damian’s behalf. He stated that these claims would need to be
resolved before any agreement regarding the redemption could
ultimately be reached.
F. Proposed Corporate Resolutions
In a July 1, 1993, letter to the Maritz Inc. board of
directors, Jean Hobler protested the actions taken by Bill Maritz
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