Ex-McDonald’s chief to repay $105m to settle legal case

Former McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrook was fired over his sexual relationships with subordinates.

Steve Easterbrook, the former McDonald’s chief executive, who was fired over his sexual relationships with subordinates, agreed to return $105m (€93m) in cash and equity awards to settle a lawsuit by the fast-food chain.

The amount represents the compensation Easterbrook would have forfeited had he been forthcoming about his actions and been fired for cause, the Chicago-based company said.