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Gala Games in turmoil: CEO and co-founder engage in legal battle

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  • Gala Games is facing internal turmoil as its CEO and Co-Founder have filed lawsuits against each other, causing significant disruptions within the company.
  • The ongoing legal disputes have led to a 72% drop in Gala Games’ stock value in 2023, eroding investor confidence and financial stability.

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In a dramatic escalation of internal conflicts, Eric Schiermeyer, CEO of Gala Games, and Wright Thurston, the company’s co-founder, have filed lawsuits against each other, sending shockwaves through the blockchain gaming community. The lawsuits unveiled Schiermeyer’s lawsuit, filed on behalf of Blockchain Game Partners—the parent company of Gala Games—accused Thurston and his investment firm, True … Read more

In a dramatic escalation of internal conflicts, Eric Schiermeyer, CEO of Gala Games, and Wright Thurston, the company’s co-founder, have filed lawsuits against each other, sending shockwaves through the blockchain gaming community.

The lawsuits unveiled

Schiermeyer’s lawsuit, filed on behalf of Blockchain Game Partners—the parent company of Gala Games—accused Thurston and his investment firm, True North Investments, of unlawfully acquiring and selling approximately 8.645 billion GALA tokens, valued at around $130 million. 

The CEO alleged that these tokens were moved from secure wallets and sold or hidden in a complex web of transactions, causing significant financial damage to the company. Schiermeyer also claimed that Thurston illegally sold licenses to operate nodes within the Gala Games ecosystem, further exacerbating the company’s woes.

In a counterclaim, Thurston filed a lawsuit accusing Schiermeyer of gross mismanagement and financial imprudence, alleging that the CEO had squandered nearly $600 million in company assets. 

Thurston’s lawsuit also claimed that Schiermeyer had formed offshore entities in Dubai and Switzerland, using loans from the company for acquisitions that should have rightfully belonged to Gala Games. Both parties are seeking the removal of the other from their respective directorial roles, adding another layer of complexity to the already convoluted situation.

While the top executives are embroiled in legal battles, other members of the Gala Games leadership, such as Jason Brink, President of Blockchain at Gala Games, have chosen to remain neutral. Brink confirmed the lawsuits and expressed hope that they would bring transparency to the company’s operations.

The internal strife has had a devastating impact on Gala Games and its native token, GALA. As of early September 2023, the token had lost 72% of its value from its peak in January, sinking to a near all-time low. The decline is not solely attributable to the lawsuits but has been exacerbated by broader market conditions affecting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. However, the legal disputes have undeniably added fuel to the fire, causing investors and stakeholders to question the company’s stability and future prospects.

The lawsuits and the subsequent decline in the value of the GALA token raise critical questions about the governance and financial stability of blockchain companies, particularly those in the burgeoning field of play-to-earn games.  As both parties dig in for what could be a protracted legal battle, the ultimate losers may well be the investors and gamers who had high hopes for this once-promising blockchain venture.

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