Activision Blizzard is not the only company in the video game industry facing scrutiny for its treatment of women. But unlike individuals, not all lawsuits are created equal, as we'll find we look at the proposed class action lawsuit recently brought against Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE).

It may be actionable, but it's not Activision...in Virtual Legality.

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#Lawsuit #Sony #Discrimination

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

02:49 Sony Sued

05:35 The Complaint (Overview)

06:43 Why Not the DFEH?

13:04 Alleging Systematic Discrimination

21:33 The Facts Presented

39:09 A Host of Legal Claims

44:04 Conclusion

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Discussed in this episode:

"Activision Under Fire: A Legal View"

YouTube Playlist - Hoeg Law

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy9PBxr5dNcoQLh2erIt2XrZ

"Lawsuit against PlayStation alleges gender discrimination"

Axios - November 23, 2021

https://www.axios.com/playstation-lawsuit-alleges-gender-discrimination-6d3b5ef7-b34c-4e45-94e5-f6424983e8a7.html

Majo v SIE

Filed November 22, 2021

https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/21116609/majosony.pdf

California Code Section 12965

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=12965.&lawCode=GOV

DFEH (California) vs Activision Blizzard et al

Filed July 20, 2021

https://aboutblaw.com/YJw

FRCP Rule 11

https://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/frcp/rule_11

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