McDonald's ex-boss fights sexual liaison claims

BBC

The former boss of McDonald's is fighting a lawsuit brought by his ex-employer that alleges he lied about sexual relationships with staff.

Steve Easterbrook asked for the case to be dismissed in a filing at a Delaware court on Friday. McDonald's fired Mr Easterbrook last year after finding he had a consensual relationship with an employee.

But last week, it alleged the British executive had lied to the board about three additional relationships. read more »