Former Rogers CEO Joe Natale is suing the company for wrongful dismissal and breach of contract, alleging Rogers chairman Edward Rogers carried out “malicious, high-handed, and oppressive conduct.”
In a statement of claim filed with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on Thursday, Natale accused Edward and his wife Suzanne Rogers of attempting to “tarnish his reputation” following his ouster in November 2021.
But Rogers called its former chief executive’s claims “baseless” and alleged Natale “engaged in serious misconduct” while serving at the company’s helm. It said as a result, it has now terminated Natale for cause.
In court filings, Natale accused Edward and
