The lawsuit further accuses FaZe of threatening the "health, safety and welfare" of players like Tenney. He was reportedly pushed into living in one of the group's LA homes alongside other young celebs, and was encouraged to both drink alcohol while underage as well as gamble. He also ended up with a permanent injury to his arm after the team "continuously pressured" him and others to perform stunts in videos.

FaZe has responded to the lawsuit saying that it was "shocked and disappointed" at the lawsuit. It maintained that it didn't collect any of Tenney's tournament winnings or non-esports revenue, and said that it had only received $60,000 from the alliance while Tenney made "millions." The Clan's contract limited its share to 20 percent of winnings and content. The organization didn't address some issues, including access to sponsorships or working conditions, but it did say it would "continue to support him" even with the ongoing lawsuit.

However the case develops, it draws attention to mounting concerns about the fairness of esports contracts. Where conventional pro players frequently have agents and attorneys to ensure good pay and a healthy work environment, that's uncommon in the esports world. Players may have little choice but to accept the contracts they get, even if they're well-known enough to have success outside of the competitive realm.