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Jan. 14, 2019

Shareholders sue Alphabet over quiet payouts to executives accused of sexual harassment

A shareholder lawsuit against Google parent company Alphabet Inc. claimed its board of directors approved substantial payouts to former executives to keep claims of sexual harassment against them and others quiet.

A shareholder lawsuit against Google parent company Alphabet Inc. claims its board of directors approved substantial payouts to former executives to keep allegations of sexual harassment against them and others quiet.

The lawsuit is the second in a week arguing Alphabet directors caused severe financial and reputational damage for their alleged "active and direct participation in a multi-year scheme to cover up sexual harassment a...

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