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Former Destiny 2 and Marathon director settles $200 million lawsuit against Sony and Bungie: 'The outcome is one I am very satisfied with'
Sony and Bungie Settle $100 Million Lawsuit With Former Director Christopher Barrett Over Misconduct Claims
Christopher Barrett, a 25-year Bungie veteran who was terminated by Sony over alleged sexual misconduct, has settled his $100 million lawsuit against the company. Barrett had claimed Sony fired him to avoid paying over $80 million in vested bonuses tied to its $3.6 billion acquisition of Bungie in 2022. Sony accused Barrett of a "pattern of misconduct" involving unwanted messages to female employees. As part of the settlement, Barrett's name will be added to the credits of Bungie's upcoming game Marathon.
Key quotes
I am pleased to share that Sony, Bungie, and I have reached an agreement to resolve this matter.
Christopher Barrett, a 25-year veteran of Bungie who had sued Sony for $100 million after he was terminated by the PlayStation 5 maker following what it claimed was a 'pattern of misconduct'
Barrett claimed the termination was a 'breach of contract' to get out of paying him over $80 million that Sony would owe him as a result of its $3.6 billion acquisition of Bungie in 2022.
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Christopher Barrett had accused the PS5 maker of trying to avoid paying him vested bonuses from the studio's sale
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