When one company buys another, it gets the good and the bad—including any lawsuits that may have already been filed against the bought-out entity. The acquiring company may be liable for pending Title VII discrimination claims, but that liability will probably be limited to back pay and other compensatory damages.
Congratulations on the successful takeover! Now, how do you want those existing lawsuits?
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