It won't let one read the whole story, but the headline and the first few sentences says it all..
https://www.law360.com/articles/2318100/judge-won-t-let-wells-fargo-duck-bulk-of-22m-ada-verdict
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Right with a 2.6M salary not to mention exercised options i don’t think the executive was hurting
here is the link to a background story. this is why most people just accept their severance and move on without suing - he's been fighting this case since 2023 with no income and lawyers will take half of whatever he gets paid.
https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california-unpaid-wages/wells-fargo-settles-disability-discrimination-suit-22-1-million-23966.amp.html
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If this was his preservation strategy, he may be getting one heck of a severance.
Over the same period of time, the managers were considering a reduction in their group’s workforce, Though only one managing director was originally slated for dismissal, Billedson’s name was added to the list, ostensibly as a cost-saving measure because of his $2.6 million annual salary. Shortly before Charlotte employees had to return to the office, he was terminated.
Only someone that makes 2.6MM can hire the lawyers to build this case. I am
Curious how the director managed his disability pre covid. I think the guy was creative enough with the writing on the wall that his position was in jeopardy and navigated this as a preservation strategy
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