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Video Game Addiction Lawsuit

Ashley MilanoLast Updated: November 26th, 2024

Video Game Addiction Lawsuit

Have you or your loved one suffered harm due to excessive video gaming? Legal action is being taken against video game companies for designing games with addictive features that harm players emotionally, physically, and financially.

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What Is Video Game Addiction?

Video game addiction, or Internet Gaming Disorder, involves compulsive gaming behavior that disrupts daily life and well-being. A growing body of evidence highlights how gaming companies employ tactics that encourage overuse, particularly targeting minors and young adults.

Common Harms of Video Game Addiction Include:

  • Social Isolation: Withdrawal from relationships and reduced social development.
  • Anxiety and Depression: Increased rates of mental health challenges linked to gaming.
  • Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI): Damage to hands and wrists from prolonged controller use.
  • Sleep Disruption: Lost sleep leading to other health complications.
  • Aggression: Excessive anger and “gamer’s rage” caused by frustration or competition.
  • School and Job Issues: Declining performance due to prioritizing gaming over responsibilities.

Accepted Video Game Addiction Diagnosis and Injuries:

  • Depression
  • Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
  • Diagnosed gaming disorder or addiction
  • Computer Vision Syndrome
  • Gamer's Rage
  • Gamer's Thumb
  • Suicide Attempt
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Seizures
  • Orthopedic Injury

If you or your loved one experienced these harms, you may qualify for compensation. Click HERE to connect with a Video Game Addiction lawsuit specialist today!

Gaming Companies Under Fire

Recent lawsuits accuse major gaming companies of prioritizing profit over user safety. Defendants include:

  • Epic Games (Fortnite): Allegedly using addictive game mechanics targeting young users.
  • Roblox Corporation (Roblox): Accused of promoting in-game purchases that fuel addiction.
  • Activision Blizzard (Call of Duty): Claims involve psychological tactics to increase playtime.
  • Rockstar Games (Grand Theft Auto): Lawsuits cite failure to warn users of addictive content.

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How Video Game Addiction Lawsuits Help

Victims are seeking compensation for the physical, emotional, and financial harm caused by addictive gaming designs. Legal claims focus on:

  • Failure to Warn: Gaming companies did not inform users of the risks of addiction.
  • Defective Design: Using psychological methods like random rewards and social pressures to make games habit-forming.

Families allege that gaming companies deliberately exploited vulnerable users, particularly minors, to increase profits through in-game transactions and prolonged engagement.

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Consequences of Video Game Addiction

The harm caused by video game addiction extends beyond the screen. Plaintiffs in recent lawsuits report:

  • Medical Costs: Therapy and treatment expenses to address mental health challenges.
  • Lost Wages: Diminished academic or professional performance due to addiction.
  • Pain and Suffering: Emotional distress caused by social isolation, depression, and family strain.

These lawsuits aim to hold gaming companies accountable for their role in creating and profiting from addiction, while helping victims reclaim their lives.

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Why Now?

Video game addiction is gaining recognition as a serious issue, with alarming statistics underscoring the need for action:

  • A 2023 study found that 8.5% of gamers worldwide show signs of addiction, disproportionately affecting teens and young adults.

  • The World Health Organization officially classified “gaming disorder” as a mental health condition in recent years.

  • Reports reveal that gaming companies rake in billions annually from microtransactions, a practice linked to addictive behavior.

Legal action is critical in addressing this epidemic and protecting future generations from harm.

How Injury Claims Can Help

At Injury Claims, we connect individuals and families impacted by video game addiction with experienced attorneys. Our legal partners specialize in holding gaming companies accountable for their harmful practices and securing compensation for victims.

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