Former executive sues Meta over arbitration order on memoir

A former Meta executive filed a lawsuit Thursday in federal court in Northern California challenging an arbitration order that bars her from promoting her book or speaking about the company. The complaint states that the order and a related severance agreement are invalid.

It argues the severance agreement was signed under duress and that the arbitration order restricts her ability to discuss her memoir.

, from 2011 until her firing in 2017. Her book, "Careless People," describes events during her time at the company. The lawsuit claims Meta obtained an emergency gag order that prevents Wynn-Williams and her lawyers from criticizing the company or promoting the book.

It further states that Meta has monitored her public appearances over the past year.

Company response Meta said in a statement that an arbitrator had already ruled that Wynn-Williams violated the agreement she signed when she accepted a severance payment. " The lawsuit asks the court to lift the arbitration order and vacate the severance agreement.

It also states that Meta is seeking $50,000 in damages for each alleged violation of the non-disparagement clause.