Battle Over Bills: Whitaker Demands Action
Detailed coverage of the ongoing legal battle over financial responsibilities in the Whitaker v. Mason case.
Detailed coverage of the ongoing legal battle over financial responsibilities in the Whitaker v. Mason case.
Exploring the serious allegations of shareholder oppression in the dispute between Whitaker and Mason.
An in-depth look at how unauthorized actions have led to a corporate stalemate in Secure Investigations, Inc.
Examining the implications of the legal dispute on the future of Boston Pro, a subsidiary of Secure.
How Jane Mason's failure to appear in court is leading to default judgments against Secure Investigations, Inc.
Analyzing the claims of trademark misuse within the ongoing legal battles of Secure Investigations, Inc.
The legal battle between David Whitaker and Jane Mason is a complex case of shareholder disputes and corporate governance. With both parties owning 50% of the shares in Secure Investigations, Inc., the case revolves around serious allegations by Whitaker against Mason, the CEO, for her alleged failure to fulfill corporate responsibilities, leading to a deadlock and harming the company's operational capabilities.
This section provides an in-depth look at the key events and legal documents that are central to the case. Explore the detailed complaint, understand the grounds of the allegations, and follow the case as it unfolds.
Secure was incorporated with Jane Mason serving as the Chief Executive Officer from the incorporation to the present.
David Whitaker became a 50% owner of Secure, also serving as an Officer and Director.
Whitaker served as an Officer and Director of Secure.
Mason's behavior is alleged to have become increasingly unpredictable, irrational, and harmful to Secure. This involved unauthorized use of company funds, failure to file taxes, refusal to pursue business opportunities, and non-payment of bills or creditors.
Boston Pro, Inc., a subsidiary of Secure Investigations, Inc., held a sporting event in Boston called the Boston Pro. Jane Mason and Secure Investigations licensed the trademark for this event from its owner, Mon Ethos Pro Support, LLC.
Mason unilaterally filed a Certificate of Amendment with the New Jersey Division of Revenue & Enterprise Services, removing Whitaker as an Officer or Director and naming herself as the sole Officer or Director, without Whitaker's authorization or a corporate resolution.
Mason is accused of freezing Whitaker out of Secure's management, refusing him access to the company's books and records, and excluding him from any corporate decisions. She sent emails stating that she did so to acquire a professional license in NJ that required State Police authority, effectively deceiving the State Police.
Whitaker sent a letter to Mason seeking her to cease and desist from illegally removing him as an Officer/Director of Secure, but received no response from Mason.
The Verified Complaint was filed by David Whitaker against Jane Mason in the Superior Court of New Jersey, outlining allegations of shareholder oppression, mismanagement, unauthorized actions by Mason, and specific accusations of not paying bills and creditors.