McDonald’s said it is suing former chief executive Steve Easterbrook and seeking to recoup tens of millions it paid him in severance and benefits, alleging that he lied to the board about sexual relationships with employees before his ouster last fall.

The fast-food giant dismissed Easterbrook without cause in November 2019, following an investigation into his conduct. Investigators found he had a short-term, consensual relationship with an employee over text and video, but Easterbrook denied any physical sexual relationships with McDonald’s employees, according to the complaint filed Monday.