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Activision Blizzard Sued by Esports Pros Seeking at Least $680 Million, Alleging Monopoly Over ‘Call of Duty’ Leagues and Tournaments

Two esports pros are seeking $680 million in a lawsuit alleging Activision Blizzard has a monopoly over 'Call of Duty' leagues and tournaments.

The two esports players suing Activision are Hector Rodriguez (known by his “Call of Duty” handle “H3CZ”), founder of the OpTic Gaming team; and Seth Abner, known by his gamer tag “Scump.” No Call of Duty League teams are named as plaintiffs — and the lawsuit calls the other teams in the CDL “co-conspirators” in perpetuating Activision’s alleged monopoly and says “plaintiffs reserve the right to name as defendants some or all of the entities or individuals who acted as co-conspirators with Defendant in the alleged offenses.” We are disappointed that these members of the esports community would bring this suit which is disruptive to team owners, players, fans, and partners who have invested so much time and energy into the Call of Duty League’s success.” According to the suit, CDL teams also were forced to refrain from participating in or supporting any professional Call of Duty leagues or tournaments.

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