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• Judge Rejects Forced Arbitration for Video Game Addiction Lawsuits

  October 7, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has denied a motion by several major game developers who hoped to force a minor and his mother into forced arbitration to resolve a video game addiction lawsuit.

• Addictive Video Games Left 12 Year Old With Neurological Harm, Lawsuit Claims

  June 4, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A Mississippi family has filed a lawsuit alleging that video game developers intentionally used reward systems, randomized challenges and social interaction features to encourage compulsive gameplay.

• Video Game Addiction Lawsuit Claims Devs Use Behavioral Manipulation on Kids

  April 16, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A new lawsuit alleges Roblox and Fortnite are intentionally designed to foster addictive behaviors in young users, with the platforms’ mechanics can cause sleep disruption, social withdrawal and emotional distress.

• Lawsuit Claims Addictive Features of Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft Damaged Child’s Brain

  March 4, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  The makers of Roblox, Fortnite and Minecraft face a video game addiction lawsuit from a woman who says they purposefully designed their products to exploit children’s brains.

• Internet Gaming Disorder Lawsuit Alleges Roblox, Fortnite and Xbox Caused Structural Brain Changes

  January 7, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A new lawsuit alleges prolonged exposure to popular video games caused brain changes in a child, citing research linking gaming disorder to impaired decision-making and emotional regulation.

• Judges Reject Second Attempt To Centralize Video Game Addiction Lawsuits

  December 17, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A request to consolidate all gateway video game addiction lawsuits focused specifically on Minecraft, Roblox and Fortnite was again rejected by a panel of federal judges who say the litigation is too broad.

• Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite Designed to Cause Video Game Addiction, Lawsuit Alleges

  December 9, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Mother's video game addiction lawsuit claims Roblox, Minecraft and Fortnite were specifically designed to addict young children with zero regard for the mental health damage that could follow.

• Lawsuits Over Fortnite, Roblox and Minecraft Gaming Addiction To Be Evaluated at JPML Hearing

  October 28, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A panel of federal judges has agreed to consider whether to consolidate all video game addiction lawsuits against Fornite, Minecraft and Roblox before one judge for pretrial proceedings.

• Federal Consolidation Sought for Video Game Addiction Lawsuits

  September 30, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  The JPML has received a request to consolidate video game addiction lawsuits against the makers of Minecraft, Roblox and Fortnite before one federal judge for coordinated pretrial proceedings.

• Online Gaming Addiction Lawsuit Alleges Roblox, Epic Games Intentionally Targeted Minors

  December 20, 2024

  Michael Adams

  California woman claims that the online video games Roblox and Fortnite are created for marketing to minors, with no consideration for the dopamine withdrawals or addictions those children may experience.