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Microsoft Agrees to Pay $250M to Settle Activision Blizzard Shareholder Lawsuit
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Microsoft Agrees to Pay $250M to Settle Activision Blizzard Shareholder Lawsuit

Microsoft has settled a lawsuit with Activision Blizzard shareholders, agreeing to pay $250 million. The case alleged that former CEO Bobby Kotick rushed the sale to sidestep issues related to sexual harassment.

theindiegames Editorial Team May 27, 2026 1 min read Updated May 26, 2026

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Microsoft has settled a lawsuit with Activision Blizzard shareholders, agreeing to pay $250 million. The case alleged that former CEO Bobby Kotick rushed the sale to sidestep issues related to sexual harassment.

Microsoft has resolved a significant legal dispute by paying $250 million to settle claims from aggrieved shareholders of Activision Blizzard. The lawsuit suggested that the company's former CEO, Bobby Kotick, expedited the sale in an attempt to evade repercussions stemming from allegations of sexual misconduct.