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August 6, 2021 08:44 am
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/6/22612536/overwatch-league-call-of-duty-sponsors-activision-blizzard-sexual-harassment-discrimination-lawsuit
Overwatch League sponsors reevaluate support following Activision Blizzard lawsuit
Overwatch League sponsors Coca-Cola and State Farm are re-evaluating their support of the competition after the game’s publisher Activision Blizzard was sued by regulators over a culture of ‘constant sexual harassment,’ The Washington Post reports. The companies’ statements come as another sponsor, T-Mobile, appeared to pull its branding from the Overwatch League as well as the Call of Duty League, earlier this week.
In a statement, Coca-Cola told the Washington Post that it is aware of the allegations surrounding Activision Blizzard, and said it is “[taking] a step back for a moment to revisit future plans and programs.” However, a spokesperson for the company would not confirm whether or not the company would cease its sponsorship of...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/6/22612536/overwatch-league-call-of-duty-sponsors-activision-blizzard-sexual-harassment-discrimination-lawsuit
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