Learn Why Snapchat Was Sued By An Ex-Employee

By now, the world has watched Snapchat rise in popularity with its wildly successful, entertaining app. The trajectory of their revenue is likely going to skyrocket in 2017, and even the allegations of one of their former employees might not deter their progress.

Which Employee Sued Snapchat?

Anthony Pompliano is a former head for Snapchat’s growth operations team. His main claim against the company is that they hired him under false pretenses: namely, to retrieve confidential information from Facebook and associated competitors to use to their advantage. He also claims he was forcibly removed from his previous position to comply with Snapchat’s requests for his entrance to the company, and that his reputation is now damaged beyond repair.

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Snapchat’s Claims

Despite the passion of these allegations, Pompliano spent less than a month with Snapchat’s growth department. This is a delicate position for everyone involved, because while Pompliano’s employment period was remarkably short, its brief nature could be a warning sign that something is awry with the company’s practices. Although, according to Snapchat, he also did not engage with key partners and has no grounds for a valid case against the company, and “no merit” as the statements stand. Consequences surrounding his exodus from the company include declarations of incompetency, as well as complex details about his employment period in general.

Other Issues with Snapchat

Already Snapchat’s mobile app is no stranger to lawsuits from disgruntled consumers. The “MPH” filter has received backlash for driving endangerment, copyright infringement claims have been issued, and other filters that enhance lighting and skin tones hold moral controversies that Snapchat has sought to rectify. However, Pompliano’s situation is decidedly more ethically challenging, bringing the company into another arena for potential scrutiny.

Decide for Yourself

A heavily edited version of the actual lawsuit is available for public viewing, and for audiences to decide what the outcome of this debacle should be. Speculations against the company are still ongoing, because this is a unique situation with an end result that has yet to be determined. With a packed agenda for Snapchat in 2017, any form of conflict is poorly timed for the tech dynamo this year.