Bungie Faces Lawsuit: Destiny 2 Drama Unleashed!
Bungie faces legal backlash HR manager claims retaliation and wrongful termination
Former HR manager sues Bungie for retaliation and wrongful termination.
Oh, boy! It’s time to dive right into the gaming gossip grapevine! Brace yourselves, gamers, because Bungie, the masterminds behind Destiny 2, are currently caught in a legal maelstrom. And, let me tell you, folks, it’s got everything — drama, discrimination, and HR shenanigans. Buckle up for this wild ride!
So, here’s the scoop, straight from the GameTopic newsroom. Ingrid Alm, a former HR manager at Bungie, has filed a lawsuit in the state of Washington, alleging retaliation and wrongful termination. Talk about leveling up the drama! It all started when Alm became a beacon of justice and flagged a potential case of racial discrimination to her supervisors. Now that’s what I call a major plot twist!
According to the court documents, a Black employee, who shall be known as “James Smith” for now, expressed concerns about being racially targeted by his supervisor. Alm, being the HR superhero she thought she was, recommended that the supervisor receive some much-needed diversity training. But, hold onto your loot, folks! Her suggestion was met with hostility and denial. They hit her with the old “been there for a long time” and “highly regarded” defenses. Come on, guys, seriously?
Here’s where it gets even juicier. Alm claims that Bungie actually suggested firing Smith altogether! Oh, but our fearless advocate of justice couldn’t stomach such injustice, so she sought advice from Bungie’s director of equity and inclusion, Dr. Courtney Benjamin. Dr. Benjamin agreed that termination was not the way to go. Phew! Crisis averted! Instead, a written warning was the recommended path. Take that, injustice!
Seems like not everyone was thrilled with Alm’s pursuit of righteousness, though. Her supervisor, a real villainess in this tale, was reportedly “extremely angry” when they found out about her seeking advice from Dr. Benjamin. And guess what happened next? Alm’s bosses told her to find an “off-ramp” to leave her job. Now, that’s just low, even for a gaming storyline.
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As if things couldn’t get any worse, Alm’s email and computer access were mysteriously cut off. No valid explanation given by her supervisor, mind you. It’s like they’re pulling the ultimate “delete save file” move. But Alm, being the hero we need in this story, stood her ground. When the company claimed she resigned (spoiler alert: she didn’t), they asked her to sign a document confirming her “voluntary resignation.” Well, she said “nope” to that! You go, Alm!
Now, let’s hear from the other side of the gaming arena. Bungie, in response to these accusations, denies every single claim made by Alm. But here’s the thing: they didn’t offer any alternative version of events. They simply said they “lack knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the allegations.” That’s quite the dodge, if you ask me.
Amidst all this chaos, a shiny court date is set for January 22nd next year. That’s when the almighty jury will decide the fate of this thrilling gaming tale. Will justice prevail? Will Bungie’s destiny take an unexpected turn? We’ll just have to wait and find out!
Let’s not forget the earlier scandal that unfolded at Bungie. In December 2021, GameTopic released a report that exposed alleged “overt sexism, boys’ club culture, crunch, and HR protection of abusers” within the studio. Things got real messy. But wait for it…Bungie’s CEO, Pete Parsons, later came forward and offered an apology. Kudos for owning up to the gaming sins, Pete! And their head of HR gracefully stepped down, just a few weeks later. A necessary change of leadership, don’t you think?
Now, dear gamers, what are your thoughts on this epic saga? Are you Team Alm or Team Bungie? Let us know in the comments section below. And remember, folks, sometimes the most incredible stories can be found outside the game world. Stay tuned for more gaming gossip and adventure!
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