MANCHESTER, N.H. —

Former Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas is countersuing the company after it filed a lawsuit against him.

Demoulas was fired last month after failed mediation with the board of directors. His lawsuit claims the board's actions were improper.

Demoulas said he's not asking for money. Instead, he wants the court to find that the board's actions were unlawful and to reinstate him.

The board filed a lawsuit after firing Demoulas, following a failed mediation attempt.

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The board released a statement on Demoulas' lawsuit, saying in part:

"Rather than cooperate and accept accountability in his role as CEO of Market Basket, Mr. Demoulas has retained a team of lawyers to hurl untrue accu

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