Dutch Consumer Group Files Lawsuit Against Epic for Misleading Young Players on Fortnite, Seeking More than €100m in Compensation
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After a multi-million fine for Fortnite maker Epic Games, a Dutch compensation claim is now also being prepared for affected players. This is because children spent a lot of money on the popular game through misleading timers and texts, they spent their own money but they also plundered their parents' accounts. Has your child ever spent money unnoticed on skins, dances, or other in-game purchases? Then we would love to get in touch with you.
The Mass Damage & Consumer Foundation is launching a class action lawsuit against Epic Games, the maker of the popular game Fortnite. The claims foundation states that the game studio is misleading young people. For example, while gaming, they are shown countdown clocks that give the impression that the option to purchase something in the game is about to end, but days later the offer is still there, the plaintiffs say.
Dutch consumer group files lawsuit against Epic for misleading young players on Fortnite, seeking more than €100m in compensation
The Dutch consumer group Stichting Massaschade & Consument (SMC) has filed a class action lawsuit against Epic Games, alleging it has misled young Fortnite players.
The Dutch foundation Massaschade & Consument introduced a collective action against Epic Games, creator of the popular video game Fortnite. The organization, specialized in class actions in court, blames the studio for misleading young people. ...
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