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Sony, Bungie settle with ex-Marathon director they accused of "predatory behaviour", bringing $200m wrongful dismissal lawsuit to a close
Eurogamer.net • • technology
Key Points:
- Christopher Barrett, former Marathon director, has settled a wrongful dismissal lawsuit against Sony and Bungie, which he filed after being accused of sexual misconduct and subsequently fired.
- Barrett claimed the companies falsely insinuated he engaged in sexual misconduct and that the internal investigation was a sham designed to avoid paying him nearly $50 million owed under his contract.
- Sony countered with allegations of Barrett's predatory behavior uncovered during their investigation, which Barrett's legal team denied.
- The lawsuit faced jurisdictional challenges but was refiled and has now been resolved, with Barrett expressing satisfaction with the outcome and gratitude for support.
- A joint statement acknowledged Barrett's 25-year contribution to Bungie, including his role as the original game director for Marathon, with his name added to the game's credits; no further settlement details were disclosed.
