Throughout all the controversy that has surrounded Activision Blizzard In recent months, two main focuses have been created. On the one hand we have the DFEH, the Californian body that began the whirlwind of accusations after imposing a lawsuit for harassment and discrimination. In the other band is the EEOC, the American agency that arrived to an agreement with the company to compensate the victims with 18 million dollars.
The three parties were involved in the same context, since several DFEH lawyers were involved in the federal investigation against Activision Blizzard on behalf of the EEOC. This situation has caused a conflict of interest and an alleged ethical violation, so Bobby Kotick’s company urged suspend your trial with the DFEH.
Now, as you point out Gamesindustry.biz, The motion has been rejected by the Los Angeles County Court. Has been Law360 the media that has been able to access this information, although it is surprising that Judge Timothy Patrick Dillion you have not specified any details or arguments that has led to this decision.
In any case, less than a week after the presentation of said motion it has been annulled. For its part, the DFEH has declared that Activision Blizzard’s request was “unfounded”. Last week, the entity acknowledged having taken measures against more than 40 employees, whether from disciplinary sanctions to dismissals.
