Epic's mass layoffs left a programmer with terminal brain cancer without life insurance, but Tim Sweeney says the company will "solve" the problem
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney stated the company will resolve an insurance issue for programmer Mike Prinke, who was laid off while battling terminal brain cancer and subsequently lost his life insurance. Prinke's wife, Jenni Griffin, highlighted the family's struggle to find new coverage due to his pre-existing condition. Sweeney apologized for the oversight and confirmed Epic is in contact with the family to provide a solution.
- Entities
- Company: Epic Games
- Person: Mike Prinke
- Topic: Layoffs
- Person: Jenni Griffin
- Topic: Employee Benefits
- Person: Tim Sweeney
- Topic: Healthcare
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