From LauncherWP: Judge likely to approve $18 million Activision Blizzard sexual harassment suit settlement
with how much victims should be paid in the settlement, and concerns that if the EEOC were to settle with Activision Blizzard on a federal level, it could bar the DFEH from pursuing further damages at the state court level.
“The DFEH will continue to vigorously prosecute its action against Activision in California state court," DFEH spokesperson Fahizah Alim said in a statement."In recent weeks, DFEH defeated Activision’s request that the Court dismiss DFEH’s case, and DFEH has sought documents and other evidence of sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation violations over many years by Activision. The Court has set a trial date in February 2023.
“It’s a clear win for Activision Blizzard the company. They lose a small amount and they are effectively undercutting the state law proceedings where the state agency was far more aggressive,” Torrez said, referring to the DFEH suit. Activision recordedThe $18 million settlement with the EEOC would be the second largest sexual harassment settlement the agency has ever negotiated.
, the CWA called $18 million “woefully inadequate” and said Activision Blizzard employees and the CWA had “grave concerns” over the settlement agreement.On Tuesday, the court also struck down former Blizzard employee Jessica Gonzalez’s motion to intervene and prevent the settlement, which she believed to be inadequate. Gonzalez said it was “disappointing and unfortunate for them to deny my motion but it won’t stop me from fighting for justice.
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