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Federal Consolidation Sought for Video Game Addiction Lawsuits

LAWSUIT FILED EMERGING TORTS & NEW STUDIES FEDERAL / MDL PLAINTIFFWIRE.COM
PlaintiffWire News Desk · via AboutLawsuits.com · Federal / MDL · September 30, 2025 · filing
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Multiple lawsuits alleging video game addiction injuries are being consolidated at the federal level. The filings represent emerging litigation seeking to establish liability for game developers and publishers over alleged harms linked to compulsive gaming. This is a procedurally early-stage development in a novel tort category, distinct from the established state attorneys general actions against social media platforms for addiction-related damages.

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