Ex-Director Files $1.5 Million Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Against Philadelphia Museum of Art

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The former director of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Sasha Suda, has filed a $1. 5 million wrongful termination lawsuit against the institution, alleging she was fired without cause and denied her contractual right to a formal hearing.Suda, who served as the Nanette L. Laitman Director and CEO, was abruptly dismissed from her role, a move the museum stated was 'not related to the museum’s operations or finances.' The lawsuit, filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, claims breach of contract and challenges the authority of the museum's board of trustees. It contends that her ouster was sudden and unilateral, bypassing agreed-upon governance procedures.Suda's tenure, which began in 2022, was focused on leading the museum through its major 'Core Project' expansion and initiatives for greater public accessibility. Her departure creates significant uncertainty for the institution's future direction and staff. The case is being closely watched across the museum sector, as it may set a precedent for executive contracts and governance transparency in non-profit cultural institutions.

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