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Ethereum Foundation Sued Over Firing of Cancer Patient Objecting to Suicide Pledge
- Kayleen Fulton, a former employee, is suing the Ethereum Foundation for firing her after she objected to a mandated suicide pledge.
- Fulton's lawsuit alleges disability discrimination, retaliation, and unfair employment practices.
- The dismissal occurred shortly after Fulton revealed her cancer diagnosis and organized opposition to the foundation's new mandate.
- The Ethereum Foundation Mandate, a 38-page document, included a requirement for employees to endorse a 'Source Seppuku' suicide pact.
- The complaint was filed in the District Court of Colorado on November 4.
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Ethereum Foundation sued over firing after suicide pledge dispute
Kayleen Fulton sues Ethereum Foundation and Vitalik Buterin, citing discrimination and retaliation.
Ex-employee sues Ethereum Foundation over firing
Kayleen Fulton alleges she was fired after disclosing a cancer diagnosis and opposing a suicide pledge.
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The Ethereum Foundation is sued for firing an employee who objected to a mandated suicide pledge.
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