Bowling alley-gations | Embattled bowling alley giant sued by exec who said firm attempted extortion

The world's largest bowling center operator, Bowlero has found itself entangled in a web of allegations ranging from age discrimination to attempted extortion against a former executive.

Thomas Tanase, the former Chief Information Officer at Bowlero, has petitioned a Virginia federal court to permit him to countersue his ex-employer for extortion and retaliation, claiming he was threatened with FBI involvement if he didn't admit to divulging company secrets.

The tumultuous series of events began when Tanase and several others filed discrimination claims with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), alleging age-based termination or retaliation.

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Bowlero, which owns and operates brands such as AMF and Lucky Strike, vehemently denied these accusations.