Epic Games Settles Fortnite Leak Suit, Seeking Injunction Against 1 Former Contractor
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Updated · Game File | Stephen Totilo · Jul 5
Epic Games Settles Fortnite Leak Suit, Seeking Injunction Against 1 Former Contractor
3 articles · Updated · Game File | Stephen Totilo · Jul 5
Summary
Epic told a North Carolina federal court it has agreed to a judgment and injunction with former contractor Hayden Cohen over alleged Fortnite leaks, with the deal still awaiting a judge’s approval.
The proposed order would bar Cohen from possessing, accessing, using or disclosing Epic confidential or trade-secret information, or helping others do so.
Epic had accused Cohen of leaking unannounced Fortnite collaborations involving Minecraft, Peak and South Park while working with partner IP and internal materials.
No monetary relief appears in the settlement, even though Epic’s lawsuit had sought damages for actual loss and unjust enrichment, and the company declined further comment on that point.