Epic Games Reaches Settlement With Former Employee Over Fortnite Leaks
The settlement shows Epic Games is pursuing permanent legal barriers against leakers rather than just monetary damages, signaling a shift in enforcement strategy for protecting Fortnite's secrets.
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Epic Games has filed a motion for a consent judgment and permanent injunction against former associate producer Hayden Cohen, who was sued for leaking Fortnite confidential information, including details about a South Park collaboration. The settlement permanently prohibits Cohen from accessing or disclosing Epic's trade secrets, pending court approval.
Epic Games and former associate producer Hayden Cohen have reached a settlement in the lawsuit over leaked Fortnite information. On June 26, Epic filed a motion for a consent judgment and permanent injunction, according to court documents reported by Game File. The injunction would permanently bar Cohen from possessing, accessing, using, or disclosing any of Epic's confidential information or trade secrets. The motion is awaiting court approval. The monetary compensation Epic originally sought was not specified in the settlement, and Epic declined to comment on whether any payment was made. The case involved dozens of leaks between January and February 2026, including details about a South Park collaboration with Fortnite.
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