An Important Name Resigns at Blizzard

at Blizzard Entertainment chief legal counsel Claire Hart, who has been serving as CEO, announced that she is leaving the company, which is grappling with legal litigation over allegations of harassment and sexual discrimination.

In addition to serving as general counsel for 3 years, Hart also led Activision’s legal team in China and the Asia-Pacific region. Making the announcement on LinkedIn, Hart said: “last three years There were unexpected ups and downs. But I am honored to have met and worked with so many wonderful people at Blizzard and the Activision Blizzard businesses.“

Blizzard’s response to the allegations suspended employees from the company:

Parent company Activision Blizzard launched in July. A lawsuit filed by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing shaken with. The department continues to investigate allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination at the company. Blizzard’s response to the allegations led to criticism from the gaming industry towards the company and the departure of some employees.

After the allegations, the resignation of Blizzard chairman J. Allen Brack, who has been on duty since 2006, fell like a bombshell in the gaming world. Coming soon, coming soon including the director of Diablo IV Many Blizzard designers left the company.

Earlier this month, the union, Communications Workers of America, filed a complaint in support of employees allegedly placed under strict surveillance to prevent Activision Blizzard from cooperating with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. The department has contacted Activision Blizzard regarding the allegations. accusing him of destroying documents The company denied these allegations.