Settlement closes $200M wrongful-dismissal case tied to Marathon director
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Sony and Bungie have settled a $200 million wrongful-dismissal lawsuit with Christopher Barrett, the ex-Marathon director, ending claims that the companies smeared his reputation after an internal investigation; the case had bounced between courts, including a prior Delaware dismissal for lack of jurisdiction, before today’s settlement with undisclosed terms. Barrett praised the outcome, while Bungie continues to grapple with significant layoffs affecting hundreds of staff, including most of the Destiny 2 team and Marathon developers.
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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
- Bungie and Sony settle lawsuit with former Marathon director for undisclosed amount GamesIndustry.biz
- Christopher Barrett Settles $200M Lawsuit with Bungie and Sony, but the Real Payout Stays Hidden from the Public Wccftech
- Former Destiny 2 and Marathon director settles $200 million lawsuit against Sony and Bungie: 'The outcome is one I am very satisfied with' PC Gamer
- Fired Marathon Director Settles Lawsuit With Sony, Inserted Into the Credits VGChartz
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