Marty O'Donnell, the composer behind Halo's iconic music, is suing Bungie for benefits he claims were unpaid.

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The lawsuit, spotted by VentureBeat and filed against Bungie and its chief executive, Harold Ryan, states that O'Donnell was given no explanation for his termination. It continues, saying "Ryan has willfully and intentionally caused Bungie to deprive O’Donnell of accrued but unused vacation time, paid time off, sabbatical time, and other benefits."On May 27, nearly one month after the suit was filed, Bungie denied O'Donnell's allegations and said no relief is due.In April, O'Donnell announced on Twitter he was terminated "without cause" from Bungie. The developer later offered a brief farewell with the following quote:"For more than a decade, Marty O’Donnell filled our worlds with unforgettable sounds and soundtracks, and left an indelible mark on our fans. Today, as friends, we say goodbye. We know that wherever his journey takes him, he will always have a bright and hopeful future.We wish him luck in all his future endeavors."As noted in the court document, O'Donnell is known for his work in Halo, one of "the most successful and culturally important video game franchises in history." To date, Halo has earned gross sales of approximately $3.4 billion USD.

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