Infinity Ward Lawsuit Contends Activision Enforced A Police State
by July 9, 2010 @ 5:50 pm
Kotaku managed to get their hands on the amended lawsuit that was filed in California today detailing the various allegations being made by the former Infinity Ward members against Activision. Representing 38 plaintiffs, the suit calls for a revised amount of $216 million in damages and unpaid bonuses.
Originally, the group was seeking an upwards of $500 million.
Further, the suit recounts earlier reports of Activision’s alleged underhand practices that led to the firing of West and Zampella, the co-founders of the studio. It also contends that Activision held “secret interrogations” and brought in security to watch the studio’s exits.
These measures, which the group collectively describe as a “police state,” generated unrest at the Activision-owned studio. Those involved feel they would have continued to support the publisher if it had awarded entitled bonuses on-time and refrained from creating such a hostile work environment.
A hearing is set for August 5 to determine if the both suits against Activision can be consolidated into one. A trial date for the suit involving ex-Infinity Ward co-founders Vince Zampella and Jason West is scheduled for May 23 of next year.
Lawsuit: Activision Created Modern Warfare “Police State” [Kotaku]
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