Ashes of Creation Legal Battles Escalate with New Filings
Founder Steven Sharif has obtained a restraining order against the board, alleging a hostile takeover. Intrepid Studios counters with claims of former employees stealing hardware. Both sides accuse each other of financial misconduct and asset misappropriation.
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Ashes of Creation’s Intrepid files cross-complaint alleging (among other things) that staff yoinked data center hardware
Intrepid Studios has filed a cross-complaint in its ongoing legal battle, alleging that former employees Jason Zimmerman and Matthew Rhoades removed data center hardware after receiving termination notices. The suit continues accusations against a "rogue board of directors" and claims of misappropriated funds and data destruction, with new camera evidence purporting to show the removal of hardware.
Ashes of Creation’s Steven Sharif asks court to shine ‘sunlight’ on the Intrepid board’s actions
Former Intrepid Studios boss Steven Sharif has filed new court documents alleging the company's board engaged in malicious abuse, a 'loan to own' scheme, and illegal firings to force him out of Ashes of Creation. Sharif is asking the court to appoint a neutral receiver to oversee the company and investigate the board's actions, which he claims they are actively trying to prevent through obstruction and conditional agreements.
Ashes of Creation boss drops new evidence and allegations against Intrepid’s board, vows to finish the game
Intrepid Studios founder Steven Sharif has released extensive details and court filings addressing allegations of a board attempting to seize control of the company and defraud creditors. Sharif denies misappropriating funds, claims he and his husband invested millions, and vows to finish the game Ashes of Creation. The filings also include accusations against Robert Dawson and Jason Caramanis, and mention a past acquisition offer from Riot Games.
Ousted Ashes of Creation director wins restraining order against his own board: "I categorically deny I mismanaged funds or caused the company's shutdown"
Steven Sharif, the ousted director of Ashes of Creation, has obtained a temporary restraining order against the board of Intrepid Studios, led by Rob Dawson. Sharif denies allegations of mismanagement and claims the board is attempting to seize company assets and IP for their own enrichment. The legal battle follows mass layoffs and the apparent shutdown of the studio.
Ashes of Creation director Steven Sharif breaks silence in ongoing legal battle
Ashes of Creation founder Steven Sharif has released a public statement addressing ongoing lawsuits related to the MMO's shutdown. The statement comes amid multiple legal battles being considered by the company.
A judge has granted Ashes of Creation’s Steven Sharif a TRO against Intrepid’s board
A judge has granted Ashes of Creation's Steven Sharif a temporary restraining order against Intrepid's board of directors, led by Rob Dawson, and TFE Games Holdings LLC. The order prevents the defendants from accessing or distributing Intrepid's trade secrets, finding sufficient reason to believe Sharif will prevail in his claims of an improper takeover and misappropriation of assets. The court found that Intrepid has already suffered harm and will continue to do so if the TRO is not granted.