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Merola v. Exergen Corp.
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Exergen was formed as a corporation in the business of developing and selling infrared heat detection devices. From Exergen’s inception, Pompei, the founder, was the majority shareholder in the corporation, as well as its president, owning over sixty percent of the shares issued. At all relevant times, Pompei actively participated in and controlled the management of Exergen and, as the majority shareholder, had power to elect and change Exergen’s board of directors. The plaintiff began working for Exergen on a part-time basis while he was also employed full-time by Analogic Corporation. As of March 1, 1982, plaintiff resigned from Analogic and began working full time for Exergen. He also began purchasing shares in Exergen.
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