Carta, a major company in the startup scene, has found itself in the middle of legal drama. Let's break this down.

In 2020 a former employee, Emily Kramer, had a huge impact on the company. She told her story of not being treated equally and then she being punished for talking about it. This case finally ended in 2023

Carta's legal troubles haven't ended. Two more women have stepped forward, both reporting issues of harassment and discrimination. These cases were settled in 2025

One of these cases involved a former sales manager named Alexandra Rogers. She claimed that a top leader with Carta, Jeff Perry, made her feel uncomfortable. She was fired a short time after telling human resources about it. Carta and Perry have maintained their innocence, but they ended up settling the case out of court. It was the third time they have had to do this with a former female employee

Note that Carta has been under a microscope before. In 2020, a lot of people who worked for Carta said they were pushed aside or treated unfairly. Another report from 2023 mentioned that Carta had hired someone to fix a “toxic culture” at the firm.

Carta's CEO, Henry Ward, came out swinging in 2023. He said he was being targeted by people who wanted to make a name for themselves by exposing issues at the company.

Carta settled another lawsuit filed by Amanda Sheets. She said she was fired because she wanted to work from home while dealing with chronic migraines. She pointed out that some of her male colleagues had been allowed to work remotely. The company denied her claims and tried to get Perry off the case, but they ended up settling.

Employees have been talking about issues at Carta for a while. In 2020, people reported being sidelined, demoted, or having their pay cut after speaking up. In a broader context, the tech industry has faced criticism for creating a culture where women and minorities feel unwelcome.

It's important to remember that legal settlements don't always mean guilt. They can also mean the company wants to avoid a long, public battle. This is where critical thinking comes in.

We don’t know what it means for the employees. It means Carta has worked with employees by settling the lawsuits.

Carta's Legal Journey: Settling Claims with Something to Say

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