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"Former Twitter Executives File $128 Million Lawsuit Against Elon Musk Over Unpaid Severance"
business-legal2 years ago

"Former Twitter Executives File $128 Million Lawsuit Against Elon Musk Over Unpaid Severance"

Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and other executives are suing Elon Musk and Twitter for $128 million in alleged unpaid severance following Musk's $44 billion takeover of the platform. The lawsuit claims that Musk fired the executives without reason and made up fake cause to avoid paying their severance benefits. Musk's alleged disregard for rules and use of wealth and power to run roughshod over dissent is also highlighted. The lawsuit references Musk's rush to close the acquisition a day early to fire the executives before their final stock options reached full value. Additionally, X/Twitter has faced challenges, including a loss of advertising support from major companies, following Musk's acquisition.

Twitter Executives Sue Elon Musk for $128 Million Unpaid Severance
business2 years ago

Twitter Executives Sue Elon Musk for $128 Million Unpaid Severance

Former top executives of Twitter, now X, are suing Elon Musk for over $128m in unpaid severance, alleging that he fired them without cause and then made up fake reasons to avoid paying them. The executives, including former chief Parag Agrawal, claim that Musk's refusal to pay is part of a larger pattern of not compensating former employees. Musk's attorney did not respond to a request for comment, and the lawsuit accuses Musk of flouting the law and using his wealth and power to avoid paying his debts.