Court Rules Former Employee Fraudulently Induced Agreements, Awards Company $7.4M Liability

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Society Pass received a court ruling in a major employment lawsuit, significantly reducing its potential liability from over $17 million to approximately $7.4 million, though the company plans to appeal.

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• Court Decision on Lawsuit

  Court ruled on February 5, 2026, in an employment action against former employee Thomas O'Connor and CVO Advisors Pte. Ltd.

• Fraudulent Inducement Found

  The court found O'Connor fraudulently induced agreements, ordering the return of shares issued under those agreements and dismissing salary/severance claims.

• Significant Liability Reduction

  Initial claims against the company totaled over $17 million; the court rejected CVO's $8 million claim and O'Connor's $9.9 million claim for undelivered shares.

• Awarded Liability

  The company was ordered to pay approximately $7.4 million (plus interest) for equity that vested under the warrant agreement before August 2019.

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The court's decision significantly reduces the company's potential liability from a long-standing employment lawsuit, finding the former employee engaged in fraudulent inducement. While the company is still ordered to pay approximately $7.4 million plus interest, this is substantially less than the initial claims totaling over $17 million. The company plans to appeal the decision. This resolution, despite the remaining liability, removes a major legal overhang, though the awarded amount is substantial relative to the company's market capitalization and its ongoing capital raise efforts.