Warner Bros. lawsuit accuses Amazon of illegally poaching executives

Warner Bros. Discovery has sued Amazon, accusing it of poaching employees bound by term contracts.

The complaint alleges Amazon interfered with contracts and tried to induce departures before agreements expired.

Former HBO Max marketing executive Pia Barlow is among the people named in the dispute.

Amazon MGM Studios declined to comment on the lawsuit.

The case could shape how California enforces term employment contracts and hiring practices in entertainment.