Ben & Jerry's has filed an amended complaint against its parent company, Unilever, accusing it of unlawfully dismissing CEO David Stever due to his support for the brand's political activism, which is central to its identity. The legal dispute hinges on a 2000 merger agreement that Ben & Jerry's claims Unilever violated by not involving the company's advisory board in the decision, suggesting an effort to suppress the ice cream brand's social mission. This case is part of a broader conflict, with Ben & Jerry's alleging that Unilever is trying to silence its advocacy on issues like Palestinian rights, highlighting the challenges of maintaining a strong social mission within a larger corporate structure.