Chris Aronson

“wants more than $4 million in unspecified damages.”

“the remaining salary and incentive compensation under the agreement had an estimate value approaching $3.9 million”

“When the value of lost employment benefits and related compensation components is included, Aronson’s projected economic damages exceed $4 million”

“At the time of his layoff, Aronson was 69 years old.”

“That included layoffs of 62 employees aged 40 years or older and 30 staffers under the age of 40.”

“He joined Paramount in 2019 after running distribution at 20th Century Fox prior to the Disney acquisition of Fox studio assets.”

“His contract was renewed in 2022 by Paramount and again in 2025, months before he was terminated.”

“Aronson stayed on until Dec. 1, when Barber took over that role.”