WordPress conflict escalates due to new lawsuit
Briefly

The ongoing legal battle between Matt Mullenweg's Automattic and WP Engine has intensified, now including individual customer claims of unfair competition, monopolistic behavior, and service disruption. WP Engine alleges that Automattic intentionally sabotaged critical resources and customer contracts, negatively impacting their clients. The lawsuit not only targets trademark infringement but also claims that Mullenweg abused his power within the WordPress ecosystem, ultimately jeopardizing the performance and security of WP Engine's customer websites. This situation speaks to broader unrest within the WordPress community regarding monopolistic practices.
WP Engine alleges that Mullenweg and Automattic intentionally disrupted their services and sabotaged customer contracts, claiming unfair competition and monopolistic behavior.
The lawsuit extends previous claims to individual customers, alleging that Mullenweg's control over the WordPress ecosystem led to significant financial losses for WP Engine users.
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