US EditionA Lawsuit Involving Kroger and Singer Jewel Could Shed Light on Why the Former Supermarket CEO Mysteriously Resigned
The court seeks details on McMullen’s resignation linked to an internal probe amid a lawsuit claiming Kroger breached contract with Jewel’s festival company, alleging $7 million losses.
- Hamilton County court ordered on Aug. 1 that ex-CEO Rodney McMullen must explain his resignation in a written response, as ruled by Judge Christian Jenkins.
- Records indicate Kroger’s ethics policies found his conduct inconsistent, leading to Rodney McMullen's resignation in March after nearly five decades and leaving $11 million on the table.
- That lawsuit filed in December 2023 by Wellness Your Way Festival and Inclusion alleges breach of contract, fiduciary duty, misrepresentation, and unjust enrichment, resulting in $2 million in losses and at least $5 million in profits.
- Despite their protective order request, Rodney McMullen and his lawyer refused to answer questions about his resignation this year, and his written response remains confidential.
- The motion states plaintiffs argue McMullen's refusal to answer questions could impact his credibility and reveal a disputed claim of a corrupt corporate culture at Kroger.
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A lawsuit involving Kroger and singer Jewel could shed light on why the former supermarket CEO mysteriously resigned
In March, Kroger’s CEO resigned from his corner-office role after nearly five decades at the company — an abrupt exit that left questions and $11 million on the table. Now, a lawsuit involving ’90s folk sensation Jewel could bring some answers.
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Judge orders Kroger ex-CEO Rodney McMullen to disclose reasons for abrupt departure
CINCINNATTI — An Ohio judge has ordered former Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen to provide a written explanation for his sudden departure from the grocery giant in March, a move his legal team has argued is “completely irrelevant” and “embarrassing.”The directive, issued Aug. 1 by Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge Christian Jenkins, comes as part of a lawsuit filed in December 2023 by Grammy-nominated singer Jewel and festival company Wellness …
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