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Video game makers attempt to send kid’s addiction claims to arbitration
Epic Games, Roblox, and Microsoft are seeking to compel arbitration in a California lawsuit where a mother claims their video games are addictive to minors. A judge is considering whether a valid contractual agreement exists to require arbitration, as the plaintiffs argue the terms of use were not clearly agreed to by the child or parents.
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