Lawyer Behind Activision Blizzard Lawsuit Accuses California Governor of Interfering on Behalf of the Company
Serious allegations have been laid out against Governor Gavin Newsom related to California's ongoing discrimination lawsuit against Activision Blizzard. The allegations come from Melanie Proctor, a key lawyer involved in the Activision Blizzard lawsuit and assistant chief counsel for California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing. Proctor is resigning her position and accusing Governor Newsom of interfering with the lawsuit and that the interference mimicked «the interests of Activision's counsel.»
The catalyst for Proctor's resignation and allegations against Governor Newsom and the Office of the Governor is the firing of Chief Counsel Janette Wipper. Wipper resigned her position last month, but a representative has now confirmed she was fired. Proctor explains that Wipper was terminated from her role after she «attempted to protect» the department's independence as it pursued the lawsuit against Activision Blizzard. This effort is described by Proctor to have directly led to Wipper's firing.
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Proctor's full allegations against Governor Newsom claim that he and his office «repeatedly demanded advance notice of litigation strategy and of the next steps in the litigation» in regard to the Department of Fair Employment and Housing's lawsuit against Activision Blizzard. Proctor says that the interference from the Office of the Governor increased as the lawsuit «continued to win in state court.» No further specific details about Governor Newsom or the Office of the Governor's interference were provided.
Wipper's role as Chief Counsel for California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing has been well regarded. Governor Newsom even reappointed Wipper
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