Bobby Kotick—Activision Blizzard settled EEOC lawsuit for $18M over sexual harassment and retaliation
In September 2021, Activision Blizzard under CEO Bobby Kotick agreed to pay $18 million to settle an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuit. The EEOC alleged employees had been subjected to sexual harassment that was severe or pervasive, that the company failed to take corrective and preventative measures, and that it discriminated against employees due to pregnancy. The settlement created a fund for employees who pursued discrimination and harassment claims.
Scoring Impact
| Topic | Direction | Relevance | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEI Programs | -against | secondary | -0.50 |
| Worker Rights | -against | primary | -1.00 |
| Overall incident score = | -0.332 | ||
Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (high ×1.5) × confidence (0.59)× agency (negligent ×0.5)
Evidence (1 signal)
EEOC announced $18M consent decree with Activision Blizzard over harassment and retaliation
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission settled with Activision Blizzard for $18 million, establishing a fund for employees who pursued discrimination and harassment claims. The EEOC alleged severe or pervasive sexual harassment, failure to take corrective measures, and pregnancy discrimination.