Rippling Targets Deel’s CEO with Legal Action, But Bailiffs Struggle to Locate Him
In a high-profile legal battle, HR tech startup Rippling is attempting to serve Deel CEO Alex Bouaziz with legal documents as part of a significant lawsuit against its rival. However, the process has hit a snag, as French bailiffs hired by Rippling have struggled to locate Bouaziz, according to a report from the Business Post in Ireland.
Details of the Lawsuit Against Deel
Rippling initiated legal action against Deel earlier this year, alleging that the company engaged in unethical practices by paying one of its employees to act as a spy. The lawsuit includes a dramatic affidavit from the alleged spy, which has drawn considerable attention. Deel, however, firmly denies any wrongdoing.
Challenges in Serving Legal Papers
To move forward with the case, Rippling must successfully serve Bouaziz with the necessary legal papers. Unfortunately, the French bailiffs have been unable to locate him at his registered address in Paris. As a potential solution, Rippling may need to consider serving him via email, as reported by the Business Post.
Bouaziz’s Nomadic Lifestyle
Reports suggest that Bouaziz is known for his highly nomadic lifestyle but maintains a strong connection to France. According to Challenges, he lists his current location as Tel Aviv on LinkedIn, while stating New York as his location on X.
Conclusion
As this legal drama unfolds, the responses from Deel, Rippling, and Bouaziz remain absent. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for both companies in the competitive HR tech landscape.
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