Bill Gross, Pimco Said to Settle Suit Over His Departure

Bill Gross, Pimco Said to Settle Suit Over His Departure

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Bill Gross and PIMCO have settled a breach of contract lawsuit filed in 2015 after Gross's ouster in 2014. The settlement terms are undisclosed, and neither party has commented. Gross alleged he was ousted by executives seeking a larger share of his bonus. The lawsuit has now been resolved.

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What year was the breach of contract lawsuit filed against PIMCO?

2014

2013

2015

2016

2.

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Who declined to comment on the lawsuit according to the transcript?

Bill Gross's spokesman

A PIMCO executive

PIMCO's CEO

The judge

3.

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What did Bill Gross claim was the reason for his ouster from PIMCO?

Retirement plans

A cabal of executives

Health issues

Poor performance

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What was the alleged motive of the executives according to Bill Gross?

To improve company profits

To increase their share of his bonus

To restructure the company

To change company policies

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What is reiterated about the lawsuit in the final section?

It was dismissed

It was settled

It was postponed

It went to trial