Parents of Suicide Victim Ask for Activision Blizzard Lawsuit to Be Dismissed
The parents of Kerri Moynihan (32) a woman who committed suicide while on a company retreat with Activision Blizzard in 2017 have requested that their lawsuit be dismissed. The lawsuit in question aimed to hold the company accountable for the sexual harassment going on at Activision Blizzard. Specifically, how it played a significant part in Kerri Moynihan's decision to end her own life.
The lawsuit stood on the basis that Activision Blizzard should be held accountable for not preventing the harassment that Kerri fell victim to. One example of said harassment was that during a holiday party, sensitive photos of the victim were passed around for her coworkers to view. This sexual harassment lawsuit also referenced the first lawsuit filed by the State of California, which found an underpinning «Frat Boy» culture at Activision Blizzard.
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The parents' reasons for wishing to withdraw the lawsuit are currently unclear, with no official reason being given with the request. Not only do the parents of the deceased wish to dismiss the lawsuit, but they also want to do so «with prejudice». This essentially means that Activision Blizzard cannot be sued again for the same lawsuit. While a dismissal would close the door on this case, a judge has recently ordered Activision Blizzard to pay an $18 million settlement for a wider sexual misconduct lawsuit.
The lawsuit was filed in March this year. An Activision Blizzard spokesperson publicly responded to the parents' sexual harassment lawsuit, stating that the company is «deeply saddened by the tragic death of Ms. Moynihan, who was a valued member of the company. We will address the complaint through the legal
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