McDonald's Ex-CEO asks court to dismiss 'meritless' case against him

McDonald's said it has since found that Easterbrook had sexual relationships with three employees and destroyed evidence

McDonald's former CEO is asking a court to dismiss the company's lawsuit against him, calling it “meritless and misleading.”

Chicago-based McDonald's sued Stephen Easterbrook last week, seeking to reclaim millions of dollars in compensation paid to him.

McDonald's fired Easterbrook without cause last November after he admitted to exchanging videos and text messages in a consensual, non-physical relationship with an employee. A search of Easterbrook's cell phone confirmed that account.

But McDonald's said it conducted a second investigation last month after it received an anonymous tip that Easterbrook had a physical relationship with another employee.

McDonald's said it has since found