Activision Blizzard says it will pay $18 million to settle harassment lawsuit
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Activision Blizzard will pay $18 million to settle a lawsuit by a US government agency alleging harassment and discrimination, the firm said Monday.
The gaming company, which owns hugely popular titles such as "Call of Duty," "World of Warcraft" and "Candy Crush," announced it had reached a settlement agreement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in response to a complaint the agency filed earlier in the day.
As part of the settlement agreement, which is subject to court approval, Activision Blizzard (ATVI) said it will create an $18 million fund "to compensate and make amends to eligible claimants." Any remaining amount will either be donated to charities focused on harassment, gender equality and women in the video game industry, or will be used to create diversity and inclusion initiatives within the company, it added.
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