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shareholders rightsJan 16, 2013

I was recently verbally assaulted by my super and his side kick (nothing new) and since the area where it took place has a new video surveillance system I requested a copy of it. The MA told me that they were under no legal obligation to provide this. I don’t believe him and would like some feedback. Today I requested a list of all shareholders and he gave me the same BS. I corrected him and directed him to the business corporation law. I think he just makes things up to blow me off. The board president said he does not want me to have it because I will use it to sue them. He is right about that and he was operating above board he would not have this concern. I am still open to an amicable solution where all shareholders interests are covered. Board members have also claim that it is their property. Since my maintenance contributed to the purchase of this new equipment I believe I am entitled to a copy of it regardless of how I want to use it.
Do I have a right to a copy of this video?

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call 911 and make an assault complaint asap - TL Jan 17, 2013

you cant be mushy and passive with this. get a lawyer. call 911 etc.

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Agree - LC Jan 18, 2013

This board, managing agent and super are all behaving reprehensibly. They're putting their own CYA interests ahead of a shareholder being harassed by staff -- and I didn't say "allegedly harassed," since the board and the MA clearly believe the person WAS harassed or they'd be happy to have the video vindicate the super. Shameful

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Time is of the essence - Steve Rosenstein Jan 20, 2013

MK - I agree with the recommendations that you start some legal action as soon as possible. Time is important here because the longer you delay, the greater the chance that the segment of surveillance video showing the harassment will be "overwritten" as part of your surveillance system's normal functioning. An attorney can get an order to compel the retention of that video segment before it is lost forever.

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