Chiliz facing lawsuit filed by former employee over $10 million unpaid tokens, wrongful termination

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Chiliz, a leading blockchain platform specializing in sports and entertainment fan tokens, is embroiled in a legal dispute with a former Korean employee who claims the company failed to deliver $10 million worth of promised tokens as part of his compensation package.

Local media reported on June 26 that the former employee — identified as Mr. A — worked for Chiliz from 2020 to 2022. He alleges that despite fulfilling his job duties, he did not receive the agreed-upon payment in Chiliz Coin (CHZ).

Local law enforcement confirmed that Mr. A filed a lawsuit on April 19 against Chiliz officials.

According to a NoCutNews report, the dispute escalated when the former employee raised concerns about the unpaid tokens, leading to his termination and subsequent lawsuits.

In response, Chiliz filed civil and criminal lawsuits against Mr. A, accusing him of breaching confidentiality agreements and spreading false information to the media. Chiliz’s civil suit seeks damages for reputational harm, while the criminal case focuses on defamation allegations.

However, the legal battle has not been entirely favorable for Chiliz. In April, Mr. A lost the civil case for damages, while prosecutors dropped the defamation charges due to insufficient evidence in the criminal case, indicating that Chiliz’s claims did not meet the required legal standards for defamation.

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Malta, Chiliz has made significant strides in the blockchain industry with its Socios platform. Socios allows fans to purchase Fan Tokens, giving them voting rights on club decisions and access to exclusive experiences.

Chiliz has partnerships with over 170 major sports organizations globally, including FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Manchester City. It has recently expanded into the Korean market through partnerships with the K League.

The case highlights the complexities and challenges facing the rapidly evolving blockchain and crypto industries, where regulatory and legal issues continue to emerge as companies expand their innovative digital services worldwide.

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