Regretfully, I cannot answer your question, because I cannot tell whether you are the broker or the widow from your question. I will also need to ask you some more questions to be able to provide you better information. I would be happy to give you a free consultation. Please send me an email, or call my office, as I do not have your contact information. The focus of my law practice is securities litigation and arbitration.

Best,

Daniel Bakondi, Esq.

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415-450-0424

The Law Office of Daniel Bakondi, APLC

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The "stockbroker's" former employer is liable for his conduct as a control person under the federal securities laws, i.e. Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act, and employers or principals are always responsible for the wrongful acts of their employees or agents acting within the course and scope of their employment or agency, under the common law doctrine of respondeat superior. Accordingly, the brokerage firm is liable for the old person's option's losses irrespective of whether the broker still works there, or alternatively was hit by a bus.

This person ought to consult with qualified counsel as soon as they are able. Every day that goes by before you engage counsel or you take action on your own carries with it a risk that your position will be irretrievably damaged. For example, claims may be lost by the operation of statutes of limitations, other applicable law, or claims provisions in a contract.

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