Comsat Files Suit Against Former Chief Executive From: The Washington Post | Date: April 25, 1997| Author: Mike Mills | Copyright 1997 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

Comsat Corp. yesterday sued its former chief executive, Bruce Crockett, alleging he violated a resignation agreement by engaging in a "conspiracy" with two shareholders to unseat members of the company's board of directors.

The suit adds a new dimension to an increasingly emotional battle over the future of the 35-year-old Bethesda company, which has had difficulty making the transition from a quasi-governmental corporation to a player in the newly competitive market for satellite...

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