(PatriotNews.net) – Elon Musk is in a legal tussle as former Twitter honchos claim he owes them a hefty $128 million in severance post his 2022 Twitter takeover, now rebranded as X. The group, including ex-CEO Parag Agrawal, alleges Musk fired them without proper cause to dodge contractual severance payouts. The lawsuit contends Musk’s approach is part of a broader pattern of neglecting former employees’ dues, accusing him of violating rules, avoiding payments, and using his clout to bulldoze dissenters.
Musk’s acquisition of Twitter for $44 billion triggered this legal skirmish. The four executives—Agrawal, CFO Ned Segal, chief legal officer Vijaya Gadde, and general counsel Sean Edgett—claim Musk terminated them for “gross negligence and willful misconduct” with cited examples involving approval of retention bonuses for Twitter employees, many of whom were also laid off after the acquisition. Musk is being accused of evading paying owed severance benefits. They argue Musk’s disregard for their dues aligns with a consistent pattern of mistreating Twitter’s ex-staff.
The lawsuit contends that Musk, displeased with being compelled to finalize the purchase, has made efforts to evade the owed millions to the leaders. He allegedly disregarded severance plans outlining compensation in case of executives losing their jobs without cause.
In the legal wrangling, the former executives highlight Musk’s tendency to flout rules and obligations, painting a picture of a billionaire who believes he is above the law. Despite assertions from Musk’s camp that staff received full payment, the executives argue that Musk’s actions reflect a broader reluctance to settle dues.
This legal standoff is part of a series of disputes between Musk and ex-Twitter employees over unpaid severance. The lawsuit outlines Musk’s playbook: evading financial responsibilities, imposing delays on those less equipped to endure legal battles, and adding unnecessary hassles to those seeking rightful compensation. As the legal proceedings unfold, the former executives accuse Musk of turning X into an entity that skirts legal norms and disregards financial obligations, casting a shadow on Musk’s reputation as a fair employer.
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