Tristan Thompson Sues Crypto Telecom Firm World Mobile Over $2 Million Token Dispute
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Summary
Former NBA champion Tristan Thompson has filed a lawsuit against World Mobile Group Ltd., a UK-based cryptocurrency telecom firm, alleging the company manufactured a contractual breach to avoid paying him up to $2 million in digital tokens. Thompson claims World Mobile continued using his name and likeness even after terminating their agreement. The dispute centers on World Mobile's mission to connect underserved communities to the internet via blockchain technology, and Thompson's role as a brand ambassador. The case is being heard in a Delaware courtroom.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWhat started as a mission to connect the world's underserved communities to the internet has ended — at least between these two parties — inside a Delaware courtroom.
Former NBA champion Tristan Thompson filed suit on May 27 against World Mobile Group Ltd., a U.K.-based cryptocurrency telecom firm, alleging the company manufactured a contractual breach to avoid paying him up to $2 million in digital tokens.
Thompson claims World Mobile continued trading on his name and likeness even after cutting him loose.
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