file a sex discrimination lawsuit game station It was dismissed as there was insufficient detail to support the plaintiff’s claims.
The lawsuit, first filed in November, claims sony “willfully, knowingly and/or knowingly pays women less than men for substantially the same or similar work”, thereby “willfully breaching” labor laws. Now, according to a report by Axios, a U.S. district judge has dismissed 10 of 13 claims by former Sony employee Emma Majo “without prejudice,” which did include claims for pay discrimination and harassment.
According to Axios, Majo was able to amend the claim and try to file again, but the ruling did claim that she did not provide sufficient evidence. Especially regarding alleged violations of the Equal Pay Act.
Judge Laurel Beeler in the case said, “This claim was dismissed because the plaintiff only listed the elements of the claim and did not present any specific facts.” Beeler went on to say, “For example, She did not describe her work or how her work was substantially equal to the work of any man who allegedly paid more than her.” However, Majo was still able to sue on three claims involving wrongful termination and violation of whistleblower protections sony.
Eight more women have come forward against Sony’s alleged sexism since the original lawsuit was filed. One of the eight women, who worked for Sony Online Entertainment and Sony Playstation for 16 years, claimed that women were not considered for senior positions as men during “calibration sessions”.
According to Axios, even if Majo’s initial lawsuit has been dismissed, the legal battle could still get bigger. Beeler did cite statements from eight women, noting that they “could lead to new allegations.” Majo also wants to turn her lawsuit into a class-action lawsuit on behalf of women who work for PlayStation, and Beeler denies Sony is trying to crack down on it.
