Activision Faces $680 Million Lawsuit Over Monopoly Allegations
Activision, the publisher of Call of Duty, is currently dealing with a lawsuit worth $680 million. The lawsuit has been filed by CDL players and personalities who claim that Activision holds an “unlawful monopoly” over the CoD esports scene.
The Key Players in the Lawsuit
The lawsuit, which was initially reported by Bloomberg on Feb. 15, has been brought forward by prominent figures in the gaming community. This includes Hector “H3CZ” Rodriguez, the president of OpTic Texas and founder of OpTic Gaming, as well as CoD legend Seth “Scump” Abner. According to the suit, Activision used its influence to force founding CDL teams to pay a $27.5 million entry fee and took a 50% share of their revenue from tickets, sponsorships, and other sources.