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Elon Musk, Twitter Face Major Legal Battle Over Alleged Severance Denial

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By Web Desk Published July 13, 2023 3 Min Read
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Elon Musk finds himself mired in a significant legal dispute with his successor company to Twitter, X Corp. Former employees have lodged a lawsuit, alleging that the tech mogul and the corporation denied them the severance packages promised.

The lawsuit seeks a minimum of $500 million in damages, accusing both Musk and Twitter of breaking fiduciary duties and misguiding terminated employees about their severance pay eligibility.

According to the lawsuit, Twitter and Musk failed to honour the previously established severance plan following Musk’s takeover. Despite the assurances Musk gave, it is alleged that thousands of employees laid off did not receive the benefits they were legally entitled to. The lawsuit alleges that the funds meant for severance payments were instead used to support the company following the mass layoffs.

Legal Implications and Future Outlook

Christopher Owens, a litigation fellow at Sanford Heisler Sharp, commented on the situation, saying, “We believe that these defendants were not loyal to Twitter employees as participants in the Plan, and they knowingly participated in and enabled each other’s disloyal conduct.” Kate Mueting, the lead counsel for the aggrieved Twitter employees, shed light on Musk’s role, stating that he promised to prevent a mass exodus of employees, which could have jeopardised the merger and the company’s stability.

Apart from seeking financial compensation, the lawsuit aims to force Twitter and Musk to fulfil their responsibilities by compensating the laid-off employees per the terms of the severance plan. The crux of the case lies in potential infringements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), which oversees employee benefit plans.

This lawsuit adds to the list of legal challenges Twitter faces, such as a $250 million copyright infringement lawsuit brought by music publishers. Moreover, Musk’s involvement with Twitter has led to his company issuing a legal threat against Meta, accusing them of intellectual property theft related to the Threads initiative.

As the lawsuit unravels, Twitter and Musk must confront the allegations and affirm their commitment to upholding employee welfare. The result of this lawsuit could lead to significant financial implications for both parties and highlights the vital importance of adhering to contractual obligations in business.

Further complicating matters is Twitter’s track record of lawsuits associated with mass layoffs, including allegations of gender and disability discrimination. The company faces various legal challenges that could affect its reputation and financial stability in the long term.

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