Epic Games settles lawsuit over leaked Fortnite partnership details

GamesIndustry. biz reported that Epic Games settled its lawsuit with former contractor Hayden Cohen, ending the dispute over alleged leaks of confidential information. The settlement includes a court-issued injunction that prohibits Cohen from using or disclosing Epic's trade secrets.

Under the agreement, Cohen is barred from accessing any of the company's proprietary data. Epic Games said the resolution allows the company to focus on its upcoming projects without further legal distraction. The terms of the settlement remain subject to final court approval.