Michael Kong disputes Sonic Labs statement, says exit was not voluntary

Michael Kong, the former CEO of Sonic, has publicly responded to Sonic Labs’ recent statement announcing the immediate termination of its relationship with him. Kong said the company was still asking him for help on the same day the statement was issued and also expressed concern for his well-being, while the public notice gave no explanation for the move. He said that omission created a false impression that he may have been removed over misconduct. According to Kong, his departure was not voluntary. After more than eight years working across Fantom and Sonic, he said he negotiated and signed a severance and release agreement with Sonic Labs and its affiliates. He added that Sonic Labs repeatedly promised over the past two and a half months to honor that agreement, but is now refusing to do so. Kong also said his existing contractor agreement has not been respected. He argued that the release agreement barred both sides from publicly disparaging each other, and said Sonic Labs chose to make public an issue that should have been handled internally, causing damage. Kong added that he reserves all rights to bring claims against Sonic Labs and its affiliates.