Our gaming addiction lawyers provide support to clients facing the real costs of gaming disorder, from financial strain to serious impacts on daily life.
Every gaming disorder lawyer at our firm understands the toll addiction takes and fights to hold companies accountable while guiding clients through the legal process.
Our attorneys have recovered over $2 billion through verdicts and settlements, achieving results that changed what was possible for our clients’ futures.
Legal help for video game addiction often focuses on how compulsive play affects daily life. Claims may highlight sleep disruption caused by dependency and the financial strain of in-game spending, as well as the recognition of gaming disorder in the DSM-5.
Design features kept children playing for unhealthy periods.
Late-night use led to fatigue, illness, and poor focus.
Falling grades and skipped classes tied to gaming disorder.
Loot boxes and in-game spending caused serious losses.
Gaming disorder linked to depression and anxiety.
Play connected to aggression and harmful behavior.
Adults lost jobs or opportunities due to addiction.
Compulsive gaming strained marriages and home life.
Unsafe contact occurred through multiplayer platforms.
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People often have questions about what a gaming addiction lawsuit really involves. Here you’ll find straightforward answers to some of the most common concerns.
Yes. If a child’s gaming begins to interfere with school, parents can bring a claim. This may include evidence that long hours of play made it difficult to stay alert in class or that academic performance declined over time. Showing that attendance was affected can also strengthen a case. Our gaming addiction lawyers help by collecting school records and consulting health professionals, ultimately presenting expert insight and evidence to demonstrate how gaming behavior disrupted learning. The goal is to give parents a clear path to seek accountability and support for their child.
Microtransactions and loot boxes are features in many games that encourage players to spend money for in-game rewards. Because the results are unpredictable, players may keep paying in hopes of a better outcome. For children and teens, this pattern can create financial stress for the entire household. Our attorneys help by reviewing purchase histories and examining how these features were marketed to show the design encouraged ongoing spending. By bringing this evidence into a case, we give families a way to demonstrate that the harm went beyond simple gameplay.
A diagnosis of gaming disorder, which is recognized in the DSM-5, can strengthen a lawsuit by showing that compulsive gaming is considered a medical condition. Mental health professionals may connect the diagnosis to specific challenges, such as depression and withdrawal from social activities, or difficulty controlling time spent gaming. Our lawyers work with these professionals to present the diagnosis in a way the court can understand, linking it directly to the harm our clients have experienced. Even when a diagnosis is not required, having one can help explain the seriousness of the problem and give the claim more weight.
Yes. Games are sometimes built with mechanics that encourage extended play, such as reward systems or frequent purchase prompts. These features may create dependency that affects health and behavior. Our gaming addiction lawsuit attorneys can examine how the mechanics were developed, whether the company was aware of the risks, and whether players suffered harm as a result.
Evidence may include medical records that show physical or psychological harm. Therapy notes can describe changes in behavior. Usage records can demonstrate the time spent on the platform. Family or friends may provide accounts of noticeable changes in mood, performance, or daily function. Attorneys may also use expert testimony to explain how the design of the game or platform contributed to the addiction.
Our gaming addiction lawsuit attorneys may take action when a game is built with features that encourage unhealthy play. Some titles use reward loops or purchase-driven systems that keep players logged in far longer than intended. We study how the mechanics were designed and review internal knowledge within the company about the risks. This helps us determine whether the design played a role in the harm experienced by the player.
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