"Esports Pros Sue Activision for $680M Alleging Monopoly Over 'Call of Duty' Leagues"
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Call of Duty esports players, including Hector "H3CZ" Rodriguez and Seth "Scump" Abner, have filed a $680 million lawsuit against Activision Blizzard, alleging the company holds an unlawful monopoly over professional Call of Duty leagues and tournaments. The lawsuit claims that Activision's actions have restricted players and teams from participating in events outside the league, imposed hefty fees on teams, and prevented them from profiting beyond the league's structures. Activision has refuted the claims, stating that the lawsuit is meritless and they will strongly defend against them.
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