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Defunct News Startup The Messenger Sued by Fired Employees, Who Demand Severance Payments and Benefits
The Messenger, which abruptly shut down this week, has been sued on behalf of its 300 ex-employees who are seeking severance payments and benefits.
In the wake of its spectacular flameout this week, the ill-fated digital news startup is the target of a lawsuit seeking class-action status on behalf of its 300 ex-employees — who were terminated without notice — which says the company is on the hook for severance payments and benefits. It demands up to 60 days in unpaid wages, accrued vacation time, healthcare insurance coverage and other benefits for sacked The Messenger employees; plaintiff’s attorneys fees and legal expenses; and “Such other and further relief as this Court may deem just and proper.” A copy of the suit is available at this link. The complaint names as a defendant JAF Communications, doing business as The Messenger, which was founded and led by chairman and CEO Jimmy Finkelstein.
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