Both men say they hope to pull the company back from the brink and continue without Mr. Chapski, whom they hired as a financial adviser in 2011 and made a partner in 2016.
The founders continued to develop new products and marketing efforts, but Mr. Chapski effectively ran the business.
Mr. Quint is seeking at least $4 million, claiming damages arising from breach of contract, fiduciary irresponsibility and “willful misconduct” by Mr. Chapski.
Mr. Quint said in an interview that Mr. Chapski has maintained his lifestyle even as the company has descended into debt.
On Friday, Mr. Wladis said he had been granted permission to use the Big Gay brand and recipes by Mr. Chapski, who repeatedly assured him that the founders were no longer involved.
Persons:
Chapski, Quint, Petroff, —, Agnes, Jeremy Wladis, Wladis
Organizations:
Public, New York, Gay
Locations:
New York City, TriBeCa, Montauk, N.Y, Suffolk County, Manhattan