Activision Blizzard Faces Age Discrimination Lawsuit

Former executive alleges he was laid off for being 'old and white', citing former CEO's 'ageist' remarks.

James Reid Venable, a former senior director of business operations at Activision Blizzard, has filed a lawsuit against the company for age discrimination.
Venable alleges that he was laid off for being old and white, and that the company promoted a younger, non-white employee over him.
The lawsuit cites a statement from former CEO Bobby Kotick, who allegedly said that the company had 'too many old white guys.'
Venable was let go during a company restructuring, alongside seven other 'older, male employees' ranging in age from 47 to 64.
This lawsuit follows Activision Blizzard's recent settlements of gender discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuits, which resulted in the company paying millions in damages.