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Video Game Addiction Lawsuits Surpass 100 Cases in 2026
Original: Video Game Addiction Lawsuits Top 100 Cases, No MDL [2026]
Lawsuits alleging video game addiction have surpassed 100 cases in 2026, yet courts have not consolidated them into a multidistrict litigation. The claims, reportedly filed by families blaming game makers for excessive play harms, remain scattered across jurisdictions. Without an MDL, plaintiffs face a slower, less coordinated path, and legal observers are watching whether courts will eventually centralize the growing docket.
Why now: The number of video game addiction lawsuits has crossed a notable threshold, raising questions about possible consolidation.
Evidence
- Video Game Addiction Lawsuits Top 100 Cases, No MDL [2026] · tech-insider.org
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