"That investigation, the motion states, concluded that Suda had "misappropriated funds from the Museum and lied to cover up her theft." The filing further claims that Suda "repeatedly asked the Compensation Committee" for raises above her agreed-upon $720,000 annual salary and, after being denied, "awarded herself the salary increase the Committee had just declined," allegedly doing so on three separate occasions without informing the board."
""After reviewing the evidence and evaluating their fiduciary duties to the Museum, the Executive Committee determined that the evidence overwhelmingly established that Suda violated her Agreement by misappropriating Museum funds and engaging in repeated acts of dishonesty," the motion states. The museum's motion also contends that Suda's employment contract requires all claims to be resolved through "private, confidential arbitration." An employment agreement attached to the filing includes that clause."
Sasha Suda filed a civil suit against the Philadelphia Museum of Art alleging wrongful termination, unfair treatment, and abuse. The museum filed a response and a motion to compel arbitration denying Suda's claims. The museum said the 12-member Executive Committee voted unanimously to terminate her for cause after an extensive investigation that concluded she misappropriated museum funds and lied to cover up the theft. The filing alleges Suda repeatedly requested raises above her $720,000 salary and awarded herself denied increases on three occasions without informing the board, prompting a special committee and outside counsel to investigate. The museum contends the employment agreement requires private, confidential arbitration and denies the injunctive-relief exception Suda cites. The museum confirmed the petition filing and declined further comment.
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