Activision Blizzard Strikes An $18 Million Deal Over Its Workplace Harassment Lawsuit

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This June 13, 2013 file photo shows the Activision Blizzard Booth during the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles. Activision Blizzard is one of the world’s most high-profile video game companies.

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California Sues Gaming Giant Activision Blizzard Over Unequal Pay, Sexual Harassment

In late July, California’s civil rights agency sued the company, alleging gender discrimination and sexual harassment. Employees also staged a walkout to protest Activision’s sexist culture.

The company is also facing complaints by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over its handling of the harassment and discrimination allegations. Representatives for Activision Blizzard said last week they are complying with an SEC subpoena.

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Three versions of Activision’s Call Of Duty games are seen on sale at Best Buy in Mountain View, Calif., Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011.

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Activision Blizzard Confirms SEC Is Investigating It On Discrimination Allegations

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