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L Brands settles derivative claims over workplace misconduct; companies to invest $45M each
Victoria's Secret & Co.
- Global settlement resolves all derivative claims alleging workplace misconduct at L Brands.
- Each company (Bath & Body Works, Victoria's Secret) commits $45M over at least 5 years for governance reforms.
- Reforms include DEI council, strengthened harassment reporting policies, and hiring a DEI consultant.
- Settlement filed in Rudi v. Wexner in Southern District of Ohio; subject to court approval.
- Terms follow planned August 2, 2021 spin-off of Victoria's Secret & Co.