Ben & Jerry's accuses Unilever of firing its CEO for political reasons, claiming that he was removed due to his commitment to the company's social mission. The ice cream maker filed a complaint in federal court, alleging that Unilever threatened its personnel to silence their social mission. Ben & Jerry's also claimed that the firing went against the agreement signed when the two companies merged in 2000. The lawsuit is part of a larger case filed by Ben & Jerry's in November, accusing Unilever of censorship and threats over the ice cream maker's support for Palestinian refugees.