> Apple engaged in a classic "brain rape" to extract value without cost.

Hyperbolic, sexualized language isn't helpful here.

Why didn't Masimo counter Apple's offers and pay their employees what they are worth? I don't see how this isn't Masimo's fault when they certainly had the money to do it.

I know lots of cases where rival companies tried to hire engineers with highly domain-specific expertise away from rivals and failed, because those rivals would counter offers and provided a great, supportive work environment. If Masimo failed to do that, then that's their own fault.

I side with the employees here. Good on them for knowing their worth.