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Barry Kaufman

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business · Deadline

Paramount allegedly shortened Chris Aronson's contract, cutting back his compensation by $1.3 million, which led to the loss of healthcare coverage for him and his family.

“cut back his compensation by $1.3 million.”

1.3 million

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business · Deadline

Chris Aronson filed a 32-page complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court late last night.

“32-page complaint”

32 pages

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business · Deadline

Paramount asked Chris Aronson to commit to the studio through December 1, 2028.

“December 1st, 2028”

2028 year

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business · Deadline

Less than three months after the Skydance transaction closed, Paramount terminated Chris Aronson without cause, replaced him with a substantially younger executive, and tried to avoid paying the full value of a fixed-term contract.

“Less than three months later”

less than 3 months

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business · Deadline

Paramount's workforce data shows that employees aged 55 and above bore a statistically disproportionate share of layoffs.

“employees age 55 and above”

at least 55 years

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business · Deadline

The complaint argues that the conduct supports an award of punitive damages designed to deter this type of corporate behavior.

“award of punitive damages”

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legal · The Hollywood Reporter

Chris Aronson filed a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures on August 20.

“he filed the complaint with Superior Court of Los Angeles County on Aug. 20”

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