Video Game Addiction Lawsuits

Lawyers are now filing claims for those who suffered injury from video game addiction.

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Those who have suffered the following complications may be entitled to substantial compensation:

  • Gamer's rage
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Seizures
  • Orthopedic injury.
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An estimated 201 million people in the United States, or 61% of the population, play video games at least once per week. Unfortunately, this has led to an epidemic of addictive behavior for many children and young adults.

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Video Game Addiction Warnings

Video game addiction is a condition where individuals are unable to control urges for gaming. This often leads them to prioritize it over essential life activities like sleep, self-care, relationships, and school or work.  

Victims may also experience repetitive injuries, excessive anger, anxiety, depression, social withdraw, lack of interest and distortion of time perception and decision making. 

The problem has become so widespread that it’s now described in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR), as Internet Gaming Disorder. Those affected may require extensive treatment and intervention. 

Experts now believe this problem is being caused in large part by gaming companies who deceptively and intentionally design their games to be addictive in order to increase profits through in-game transactions. They’ve also been accused of specifically targeting children and younger customers. 

Due to the deceptive practices of these companies and their failure to warn customers, lawyers believe those who’ve been affected may be entitled to substantial awards.

Do I Qualify for a Video Game Addiction Lawsuit?

The video game addiction lawsuits allege that game makers defectively designed their products to target minors, then failed to warn of the risks.  

Specifically, these companies exploited young users’ inability to appreciate risk, while also employing psychological tactics like social acceptance and random rewards to increase addictiveness. 

Lawyers are now filing lawsuits on behalf of those affected. Currently, they’re targeting the makers of Fortnite, Roblox, Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, Minecraft, NBA 2K, WWE 2K, Gorilla Tag, FIFA, Madden NFL and others. 

Those who meet the following criteria may qualify for a lawsuit:

  • Are you 24 years of age or younger?
  • Have you played video games for at least 2 hrs per day for 5 weeks (70 hours)
  • Have you been diagnosed with gamer’s rage, depression, anxiety, seizures or orthopedic injuries by a doctor, psychologist or psychiatrist?
  • Have you received treatment for gaming addiction or disorders related to game addiction?

Unfortunately, lawyers believe thousands of victims may have been affected and will ultimately come forward to file claims.  

The first Video Game Addiction lawsuits have already been filed across five different courts, and trials are scheduled to start in late 2025. To ensure that your legal rights don’t expire, it’s recommended that you speak with a lawyer as soon as possible. 

For more information on the Video Game Addiction lawsuits, or to discuss your case and legal options directly with a lawyer, contact DrugNews today.

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Timeline of Video Game Addiction Lawsuits

Latest Information on the Video Game Addiction Litigation

2024
Minecraft reaches 140 million monthly players.
2023
First addiction lawsuit is filed against video game maker Activision by Arkansas family.
2013
American Psychiatric Association adds Internet Gaming Disorder to DSM-5-TR Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
2011
Most popular video game of all time Minecraft is introduced.
1984
First commercial online multiplayer video game, Islands of Kesmai, is introduced.
1975
Atari introduces at-home version of “Pong”, the first in-home video game.
1958
Physicist William Higinbotham creates what is believed to be the first video game, “Tennis for Two”.

Is There a Video Game Addiction Class Action Lawsuit?

No. Lawyers expect thousands of victims will eventually file lawsuits against video game makers for addiction. However, claims are likely to be consolidated into several special multidistrict litigation courts rather than a single Class Action Lawsuit.

In order to handle the volume of cases most efficiently, lawsuits that claim similar injuries from one product, like video games, are often consolidated into specific courts like these.  

Instead of forcing people into a single class action lawsuit for Video Game Addiction, multidistrict litigation (MDL) courts allow victims to band their individual cases together in a special court to seek damages separately against each manufacturer. 

This process gives victims more advantages than a class action lawsuit. In a class action, lawyers gather participants together who must share whatever is awarded. However, individual participants in an MDL select their own lawyer, have more control over their case, and often reap higher awards.  

DrugNews works only with lawyers that have handled tens of thousands of defective product injury cases and are integrally involved with this specialized MDL litigation.

Choosing a Video Game Addiction Lawyer

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with a condition related to video game addiction, it’s important to have your case examined by an attorney to see if you have the right to recover damages.  

Our qualified defective product injury lawyers will fully investigate your case, reviewing medical records, safety warnings and recent studies that your doctor may not normally discuss.

Most states allow you several years to file a lawsuit after you suffer an injury or discover it may be linked to a dangerous product. However, you should begin the process as early as possible to make sure your lawyer has time to get necessary records and prepare your case.   

DrugNews works only with attorneys and law firms that have successfully handled tens of thousands of lawsuits involving injury or death from drugs and medical devices. And, you can speak directly with a lawyer or patient advocate today, so you’ll be able to decide if you want to proceed.   

We make it easy to get help, find out if you qualify, and quickly file a claim. Our service is offered at no cost to you, and you won’t pay anything to your attorney unless you receive an award. Also, our qualified lawyers can handle most aspects of your case without you ever having to leave your home.   

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