Removal of directors by judicial proceeding

(a)(1) The Superior Court may remove a director of the corporation from office in a proceeding commenced either by the corporation or by its shareholders holding at least ten percent of the outstanding shares of any class if the court finds that: (A) the director engaged in fraudulent or dishonest conduct relating to the corporation, or in a gross abuse of authority or discretion relating to the corporation; and (B) removal is in the best interest of the corporation. (2) The petition for removal shall be filed: (A) in the county where the corporation's principal office is located; (B) in the county where the corporation's registered office is located if the corporation has no principal office in this State; or (C) in the Washington County Superior Court where the corporation has no principal office or registered office in this State. (b) The court that removes a director may bar the director from reelection for a period prescribed by the court. (c) If shareholders commence a proceeding under subsection (a) of this section, they shall make the corporation a party defendant.