Sony has responded to the demand for unfair dismissal of the USD of former Destiny 2 and Marathon, Christopher Barrett, the demand for unjust dismissal of USD of $ 200 million, which details the alleged “disturbing communications” of Barrett with female subordinates, including “real games or dare” sexually with sexual burden. ”
Barrett’s departure from Bungie was first reported last March, in the midst of a leadership vigil in the study. However, it was later stated that Barrett was fired from his role after an internal investigation into the accusation of inappropriate behavior presented by “at least eight” employees. Things turned more in December, when Barrett filed a lawsuit against Bungie and Sony, claiming that the companies had “deliberately destroyed [his] Reputation falsely and publicly, hinting … had been involved in inappropriate sexual behavior. ”
Barrett’s list was long, but the core of his argument was the statement that his dismissal was a “premeditated scheme” invented for Bungie and Sony to avoid paying “almost $ 50 million … due under their agreement of employment”. In addition, he said that “he did nothing remotely similar to serious misconduct or ’cause’ as defined in the retention agreements … and there could be no credible accusation because [he] I had an impeccable twenty -five -year history in Bungie. ”
And now (through the Stephen Totilo game file), Sony has presented its first substantive response, denying Barret’s claims and detailing the events that supposedly lead him to his dismissal. “Multiple subordinate, subordinate employees, informed individually to the human resources that Barrett participated in inappropriate behavior and disturbs written and verbal communications,” he wrote, “which made them feel uncomfortable and fearful of reprisals if they did not get involved or informed Barrett ”
“The research revealed that Barrett’s misconduct with each employee was consistent: he addressed a lower level employee with whom he was not working directly, initially participated in a friendly conversation, and progressively exceeded the limits with the employee making subtle references to their physicists appearance or expressing their interest romantically.
“Barrett tried to create a level of non -professional intimacy with his victims,” Sony continued in his submission of the Court. “He requested to follow Instagram personal accounts and would express anger to women if they did not respond to their messages. He would reach inappropriate issues such as their body, their relationships, their marriage or their desire to go out with them. He would demand that they participate in sexual games of ‘Truth or challenge ‘and’ ask me anything ‘.
Sony’s presentation also includes several examples of the alleged misconduct of Barrett, including an incident in which it is stated that she facing an employee late at night while she was drunk despite the requests to “recognize ‘the limits the limits ‘, who finally moved to his room and said: “I can’t’ ‘I think I’m lying in bed while talking to [VICTIM 1]”
Barrett also supposedly contacted a second employee through Instagram’s direct message, saying: “You are the Holy Grail. I hope you find a person worthy of your attention.” After the employee replied saying that he had a boyfriend who treated her very well, it is said that Barrett said: “It is better[.] Because I would hit you if it weren’t. “It is claimed that later made more contact, writing:” Do you want to be worshiped, I think? Why are you against that really happening? ”
Other incidents detailed in Sony’s presentation include a “virtual game of ‘truth or challenge’ started by Barrett”, and an exchange of Microsoft equipment in which a female staff member of the staff allegedly asked, “Are you still in PJS ? [Is] Is it like a button down and the top? Sweat pants? Lulu Lemons? ”
Sony adds: “Barrett’s predatory behavior caused the victims to seek guidance from other bungie employees on how Human resources during the investigation that the investigation that they were afraid for their work during these meetings. ”
In response, Barrett’s lawyers told game Arche: “Sony continues to be chosen and cheerful of text messages and alleged conversations and making statements without support and conclusive to defame Christopher and justifying to finish it to avoid paying what is It owed under its employment agreements. Sony’s response provides legal or legal or objective base to finish Christopher for cause.
“Christopher is confident that when the entire evidence occurs, it will be clear that Sony dedicated himself to a scheme to strip him of his role and the capital awards that he obtained for his 25 years of loyal service to the company.”
In addition to denying inappropriate behavior during his time in Bungie, Barrett’s original presentation argued that the actions of his former employers had “irreparably harmed [him] Financially, physically and emotionally. “As such, it is looking for $ 200 million in damages, including $ 46K (more interest) due under its terms of employment, and requests to be reinstated as game director in Marathon.
