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Labor/Employment

Apr. 4, 2024

BlackBerry CEO accused of retaliating over spurned advances

John Giamatteo would exclude the plaintiff, listed as Jane Doe, from meetings and “then spread gossip that her absence from the meetings meant she had trouble collaborating with colleagues, according to the lawsuit.

The CEO of Blackberry sabotaged a female employee’s career after she refused his sexual advances and was protected by the company despite the plaintiff’s reports to management, claimed a lawsuit filed Wednesday in federal court.

John Giamatteo would exclude the plaintiff, listed as Jane Doe, from meetings and “then spread gossip that her absence from the meetings meant she had trouble collaborating with colleagues. He would also unabashedl...

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