Beam Suntory Says Tim Hassett Suit Relies on “Made-Up Allegation”

Dear Client:  Earlier this year, Tim Hassett, the former head of Beam Suntory's Americas region, filed suit against Beam Suntory for alleged breach of contract for "failure and refusal to pay certain compensation," per court documents [see WSD 03-18-2019]. On Monday, Beam Suntory filed a motion to dismiss the suit and the company didn't pull any punches.BACKGROUND. Tim joined Beam Suntory in 2014 as the president of its North America business. Under the terms of his employment agreement, his compensation