GTF Case

What do I think about the Grand Theft Auto Sex Law Suit? The lawsuit filed against the makers of the video game because the makers allegedly put hidden sex scenes within the storyline. The scenes were revealed to players who downloaded a third party code. The maker of the code stated he was not at fault because the scenes were already implemented within the game and he was only offering access to a preexisting part of the game. The case was brought to court and anyone who purchased the game was able to sign up to be included in the settlement. The court established the plaintiff’s must try the case on an individual state level and not collectively through a New York Federal Court.

The plaintiff’s all suited the makers of the video game and were awarded a little over a million dollars. The money was to be divided up amongst the plaintiff’s with the obvious majority going to the team of lawyers. In the end customers were to be awarded a much as $35 per claim intended for reimbursement. The lawyers however were to collect $955,000.00. This is outrageous to me because although they earned their money they have basically become the sole beneficiaries of the case and not their clients. I feel like I’m left with so many questions concerning the settlement.

To me the lawyers see a loophole within the system and they know they can access damages and win. The Plaintiff’s have what they feel is a legitimate claim and either hopes to be reimbursed or overly compensated which isn’t right either. In the end it just seems the case is pointless and meaningless to the sanctity of the justice system. More perversion came from the outcome than went into the ridiculousness of the claim. Lastly if I had my way with the case I would award the lawyers $45,000 and their clients would receive the 955,000. This way it shows the damages are real and the payday comes fair to all involved. Not all would agree but they’re just the ones who would get less money. After all that’s all this is about someone trying to take someone else’s hard earned money.