In an update to the drawn-out lawsuit made byFortnitestart Tfue against FaZe over its “oppressive contract,” the complaint has been dismissed in Californian courts, but the dispute isn’t over yet.
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Then, in response in August 2019, FaZe fired back with its own lawsuit. In the new lawsuit, the esports org claims that Tfue breached his contract. It was revealed not only thatTfue had made about $20 million in profitssince his initial signing in 2018, but also that he had only handed over $60,000, a small cut of his portion of the profits compared to the claims he had previously made.
Fast-forward to now, afterFaZe’s name has been dragged through the mudby other gamers, but the original lawsuit made by Tfue against FaZe has been dismissed in California. Tfue had been adamant in battling out in California because he believed FaZe had violated the Talent Agencies Act that states esports athletes fall under the same jurisdiction as actors and other artists.
FaZe Clan is very pleased with this dismissal, stating “This is one of many moments throughout this legal process when the courts have ruled in our favor,” but continues on to say that it didn’t want to attack Tfue, and that FaZe supports him and his career.
Despite this comment, FaZe will be going forward with their lawsuit filed against Tfue on the east coast. Any issues still up in the air between the two parties are on track for the October 5th trial later this year.
In related news, last monthTfue was accused of cheating by using macros inFortnite.Another gamer known by Zayt claimed he was using hacks and criticizes Twitch that it would never ban him because he’s “the biggest streamer,” but no hard evidence proving such has been brought forward.It looks like Tfue is finding himself in the eye of bad news recently, but he’ll have to wait for the trial this fall for final resolution.
