Former Bowlero exec says company threatened to report him to FBI in proposed extortion, retaliation suit
Publishing timestamp: 2024-04-09 13:15:14
Summary
Former Bowlero executive asks court for permission to countersue company, alleging extortion and retaliation. Bowlero denies claims and has been embroiled in EEOC investigation since 2016. Former executive alleges threats and extortion in recorded call. Company went public in late 2021 through SPAC. Tanase seeks $8 million in damages on extortion claim and $27 million on retaliation claim. Bowlero denies allegations and seeks to deny request to countersue. Tanase's attorneys disagree with Bowlero's interpretation of law and look forward to trial. EEOC has found reasonable cause in majority of complaints against Bowlero. Tanase's claims of age discrimination have cause according to EEOC. Dispute over whether Tanase resigned or was fired from his position.
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