This sounds pretty much like straight up extortion to me. Threatening with abuse of the legal system (that is what this is, because those argument won't survive actual scrutiny) by someone with deep pockets, towards someone who clearly without those, is a serious criminal offence in my book. I mean literally criminal, not just morally or as a matter of speech. This isn't "just" bullying and this CEO does not deserve to walk away from this without damage. As far as I'm concerned, the only place this guy belongs is behind bars.
