Former Bungie Director Chris Barrett filed a lawsuit against Sony for damages exceeding $200 million following his dismissal.
One of the well-known names in the gaming world Chris Barrettis a name that has undertaken important projects as a former Bungie director. However, this time, Barrett is on the agenda with the lawsuit she filed against Sony Interactive Entertainment rather than an industry-related success. Barrett claims his firing was an effort to avoid Sony’s millions of dollars in payments to him.
Claims of Chris Barrett, Who Sued Sony for $200 Million
While Barrett was known for his success on projects like Destiny 2 and Marathon, he was laid off following Sony’s $3.6 billion acquisition of Bungie. Barrett describes her dismissal on the grounds of “inappropriate behavior” as Sony’s attempt to avoid paying her $50 million in contract payments. Barrett’s lawsuit covers not only that amount, but also $100 million in damages and other settlement rights. In total, the amount Sony allegedly owes Barrett is over $200 million.
The details revealed in this legal struggle reveal the magnitude of the profits and contract conditions in the sector. In addition to Barrett’s share, the question of whether similar contractual rights were violated for other Bungie employees was raised. In particular, the situation of more than 220 employees who were laid off from Bungie last year began to be discussed again with the Barrett case.