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Shareholders blast Robinson, Alex. Brown. (stockholders of Baltimore Bancorp; Harry L. Robinson)

Baltimore Business Journal

| November 15, 1991 | Pierpoint, J.B. | COPYRIGHT 1989 Baltimore Business Publications, Inc. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

After yanking control of Baltimore Bancorp away from its former board, shareholders are now chasing the old directors for millions of dollars lost when the company rejected a buyout offer last year.

In a federal lawsuit unsealed this week, shareholders blasted former chairman Harry L. Robinson and his handpicked board for their role in rejecting a $17-a-share offer from First Maryland Bancorp.

The suit claims the board rejected the offer to protect officers' jobs and benefits, costing shareholders the opportunity to sell their stock at a premium.

According to the suit, Robinson's board rejected the bid without any debate, and later said the decision was …

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