Ben & Jerry’s accuses parent company Unilever of breaching their merger agreement by firing its CEO due to the brand’s progressive political comments. The amended complaint states that Unilever removed CEO David Stever without board approval. Unilever allegedly acted against Ben & Jerry’s interests, motivated by Stever’s commitment to the brand’s social mission. The dispute escalated with Unilever allegedly blocking posts on issues like abortion, climate change, and universal healthcare. Recent allegations include censorship of posts regarding a Palestinian refugee and Black History Month. Unilever has not yet responded to these claims. — news from CNN
