I was slightly misinformed, and many people were grossly misinformed. Here is a direct quote from the lawsuit filed against Ryan and Bungie Inc.
[quote]O’Donnell is a music composer who is known for, among other things, his iconic work on a number of the most successful and culturally important video game franchises in history, including
Halo, which has realized gross sales to date of approximately $3.4 billion.
In May of 2000, O’Donnell agreed to become full time Audio Director of the group that later became Bungie, LLC (“Bungie”). Bungie produced the Halo franchise and later became Bungie, Inc.
On April 11, 2014, Bungie purported to terminate O’Donnell’s employment as Audio Director “without cause.” Bungie and Ryan gave O’Donnell no explanation for their decision.
Bungie has a policy, pattern and practice of paying its employees accrued but unused vacation, paid time off, sabbatical time, and other benefits, and both Ryan and Bungie acknowledged O’Donnell’s entitlement to such benefits and promised to pay them.
[b]Applicable law requires that the referenced benefits be paid to O’Donnell. [/b]
[b]Ryan has caused Bungie to violate applicable law and the Company’s policies and practices [/b]regarding payment of O’Donnell’s accrued but unpaid vacation time, paid time off, sabbatical time, and other benefits.
Separate and apart from the conduct alleged herein, [b]O’Donnell has separate grievances against Bungie and Ryan that are being pursued in arbitration.[/b] If it is determined that the claims O’Donnell asserts against Ryan in arbitration are not subject to arbitration, then O’Donnell reserves the right to amend this Complaint to include those additional claims in this action. [/quote]
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I think he might have asked to and they forgot to pay him his things and such. He is just suing for the money to make it a legal thing. Or they did it so HE COULD get away from actmoney
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My biggest concern is that people automatically assume Marty is the Good Guy.... Bungie wouldn't have fired him without a REALLY good reason....
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I think I might be more inclined to buy Marty's next project over Bungie's.
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O'Donnell is being a little bitch. He should suck it up and move onto the next project. Having said that, Ryan should just pay the man. Dunno why he was fired, but Bungie seems like a pretty laid-back company...
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It's Settled: Under the agreement, O’Donnell will be paid more than USD$38,385 in unpaid work and vacation time, plus a further USD$38,385 in double damages. Factoring in legal fees and interest the final figure is just over USD$95,000.
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I mean personally I want to know how this effects me? Are my weapons gonna not kill things? Is the worst thing that's gonna happen that I don't get to hear epic music as I shoot things in the face?
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PS4 players probably don't give a -blam!-. Sad... Us Xbox guys know what he was to Bungie's image.
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Eh. Whatever way this turns out, I hope Marty gets away with a big chunk of that shiny new Antivision money.
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The whole ordeal is unpleasant. He was always part of my perception of Bungle. Anyone remember the "Be like Marty" achievement?
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I said this on a similar thread, but If Harold is the problem then he needs to go. I mean what reason on earth could he have to fire Marty, much less deny him money owed. And where do Jason Jones and other staff have to say about all of this? Are people afraid of losing their jobs now? Is that the kind of place Bungie is now? I hope not. Jo Staten leaving and now this is making me wonder what is happening at Bungie under Harold's leadership.
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This is my biggest issue with destiny I listen to his work on halo 2 to this day, I love the spud track and he is part of it. Very sad the saddest was agent the game was relaezed he tweeted hope everyone is enjoying the music sobs
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[Insert long sigh here] ...
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[b] [/b]
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Oh ok das nice
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He was a music composer working with Paul McCartney. What's the worst he could have done? Outside of arguing with someone, or upsetting the wrong person, or inappropriate work place behavior. "Oh, you've came in late 3 days now Marty, and I'm still not happy about this chord. We're gonna have to ask you to leave." "Marty, I know you're a musician. But the alcohol has to stay at home." I'm a musician but not professional by any means. But I did work within the industry, a music store, selling instruments and such for a couple years. Moved on because of pay, it's a dying industry.
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What a sad incident. It leaves a bitter taste in everyone's mouths.
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[quote]On April 11, 2014, Bungie purported to terminate O’Donnell’s employment as Audio Director [u]“without cause.”[/u] Bungie and Ryan gave O’Donnell no explanation for their decision. [/quote] seems like somebody's withholding information <(-____________________-)>
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Words cannot describe my hatred for this ordeal.
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Honestly sounds like a huge argument about nothing filled with smart words for no practical reasoning. Lost vacation time is barely an excuse for compensation imho. Or someone clarify what the hell is actually being suited? This makes little sense, he's sueing over the fact he is entitled to bonuses he never got, some crap like that.
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When lawyers enter, the truth leaves. I have no idea who is right or wrong, and I doubt the legal wranglings will make us much wiser
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Hoping everyone gets what they deserve.
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Once the game is released, few people are going to care about this.
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As if if being fired wasn't bad enough, now this happens... Oi.
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People leave companies because of management plain and simple.
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I agree with a few other members ... in that this claim for "unpaid leave" is not the actual end game. Marty was fired under a "no cause" state, and the suspicion here is that he is forcing bungie to state a cause against which he can launch the real salvo. I hope he finds some justice in this.