It might have something to do with shares already owed per agreement, promises to make good on that agreement, but never following through. I believe it was a trust issue.
If someone tells me they're going to do something, and keeps telling me, and never actually follows through, I tend to believe that person will not take care of me once they get what they want out of me. Wouldn't you?
Why do you think someone shouldn't be compensated for their efforts, if there was an agreement in writing to do so? Doesn't matter if management changes. New management doesn't negate existing agreements. They may choose not to follow them, and that's where the courts get involved.
Anyway, not my business, just my opinion. I do have a feeling that if the company doesn't resolve some of the legacy issues that still exist, there are going to be more lawsuits. Once the company is on steadier ground financially, I hope there can be some mutual compromise where everyone is satisfied. That's my opinion. I'm sure some will disagree.
