McDonald’s Calls Ex-CEO’s Attempt to Dismiss Lawsuit ‘Morally Bankrupt’ | Eater

"The company is embroiled in an escalating legal battle with its former CEO, Steve Easterbrook, who was fired last fall for inappropriate relationships with employees. After an anonymous tip revealed he had engaged in physical sexual relationships with multiple employees, the company sued on August 10 seeking to claw back a severance package estimated in the tens of millions. Easterbrook filed to dismiss the suit on August 14, arguing the company should have already known about the conduct, but the company’s recent filing accuses him of lying during its investigation and condemns his defense as “morally bankrupt” and legally unfounded. The dispute has prompted further internal scrutiny, including an investigation into the former head of human resources—recruited into that role by Easterbrook—and notes that David Fairhurst, the global chief people officer, was fired last November after allegations that he made women at the company feel uncomfortable." - Jenny G. Zhang