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Video Game Addiction Claims

Did You or Your Child Develop a Video Game Addiction as a Minor?

Families affected by Internet Gaming Disorder linked to gaming platforms may be entitled to seek compensation. If compulsive gaming that began in childhood led to serious harm, from leaving school to mental-health treatment, request a free, confidential review. A participating attorney may help you understand your options.

Compulsive gaming is not a character flaw. Your family deserves to be heard.

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  • No obligation
  • Every case reviewed individually
If you or your child is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.
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About this campaign

Why these cases are being filed

Video game companies design their platforms to maximize engagement. Lawsuits allege that some of the mechanics they use can lead minors into compulsive, addictive play patterns.

For some young players, heavy play has been followed by a diagnosable condition known as Internet Gaming Disorder, with serious consequences ranging from academic collapse to mental-health crises.

Lawsuits filed in several U.S. states since 2023 allege that game makers designed their games to be addictive to minors. These are allegations, not findings. Participating attorneys are reviewing whether other families may have claims.

ICD-11

The World Health Organization includes “gaming disorder” in the ICD-11, in effect since January 1, 2022.

DSM-5

The American Psychiatric Association lists Internet Gaming Disorder as a condition for further study (Section III).

Free reviewAsk whether your family’s situation may qualify

Medical classifications describe a condition. They do not mean any particular person or company is legally responsible.

Sources
  1. World Health Organization: Gaming disorder (ICD-11 Q&A) (opens in a new tab)
  2. American Psychiatric Association: Internet Gaming (opens in a new tab)
Who may qualify

Criteria participating firms are currently reviewing

Every case is evaluated individually. These are the main points a participating attorney may look at.

  • Age window

    Played as a minor

    The person who was harmed played video games as a minor and was born on or after November 9, 1992 and before February 6, 2019. Exact date ranges can differ by game.

  • Usage

    Heavy, sustained play

    An average of 3 or more hours of gameplay a day, 7 days a week, for at least 12 months.

  • Clinical

    Signs of Internet Gaming Disorder

    Five or more symptoms of Internet Gaming Disorder lasting 12 months or more, with either an existing diagnosis or a willingness to sign a declaration of symptoms.

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Not sure if this fits your family?

  • You may still be able to ask for a review if you are not sure about exact hours or dates. Estimates are a fine place to start.
  • A formal diagnosis is not always required; a signed declaration of symptoms may be considered instead.
  • Young adults who were minors when the gaming began can reach out for themselves. Parents or guardians can reach out for a child who is still under 18.

Meeting these points does not guarantee representation or any result. Criteria may change and can differ by game. A participating attorney decides whether they may be able to help.

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Injuries being reviewed

Harm that may be part of a claim

Cases are grouped by the severity and nature of the harm. You do not need to fit every item; one serious outcome may be enough to ask for a review.

Tier 1

Severe outcomes

  • Suicide
  • Suicide attempt
  • Inpatient treatment for video game addiction
  • High school dropout due to gaming
  • College dropout due to gaming
  • Homeschooled due to gaming
Tier 2

Addiction with other treatment

  • Outpatient counseling
  • Individual Education Plan (IEP)
  • Private tutoring
  • Orthopedic injuries from gaming

Recognized symptoms

  • Gamer’s rage
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Gaming disorder diagnosis
  • Orthopedic injuries
  • Computer vision syndrome
  • School dropout
  • Unable to work due to gaming
  • Criminal record tied to gaming-related conduct
Games named in lawsuits

Games and platforms named in public complaints

Lawsuits filed in several U.S. states since 2023 allege that game makers, including companies such as Epic Games, Roblox Corporation, Activision Blizzard and Microsoft, designed games to be addictive to minors. These are allegations, not findings.

Games

  • Fortnite
  • Roblox
  • Call of Duty

Platforms

  • Xbox
  • PlayStation
  • Steam

Other games may also qualify; a participating attorney reviews each case. Names are trademarks of their owners and are used for identification only. This site is not affiliated with any game company.

How it works

Three simple, confidential steps

Requesting a review takes a few minutes. You set the pace, and you decide what happens next.

  1. 01

    Tell us what happened

    Use the online case-review assistant, or call or email us. A case team reviews your submission and the history of gaming and harm.

  2. 02

    Attorney evaluation

    Cases that appear to meet the criteria are referred to a participating attorney for a full, individual evaluation.

  3. 03

    Confidential throughout

    Family information stays confidential and is handled with discretion and care. You decide whether to move forward.

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No cost to ask

Representation is typically offered on a contingency basis — no attorney fee unless there is a recovery; costs and terms vary, ask the attorney.

Share only what you are comfortable sharing, and stop whenever you like. Nothing is passed to a participating attorney until you choose to share your contact details.

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Support for families
For parents

Support for parents and families

Watching a child pull away from school, friends and family because of gaming is exhausting and frightening. Many parents tried everything: limits, rules, counseling. If the harm was serious, you may want to understand your legal options.

You do not need to have everything figured out before you reach out. A short, private conversation can help you learn whether a participating attorney may be able to review your family’s situation.

  • Parents can reach out for a minor

    A parent or legal guardian can request a review on behalf of a child under 18. Young adults can reach out for themselves.

  • Records that may help

    School records, an IEP, counseling or treatment notes, and screen-time or account history can help a review. You do not need them to start.

  • No cost to ask

    Representation is typically offered on a contingency basis — no attorney fee unless there is a recovery; costs and terms vary, ask the attorney.

Fight4MyRights is an attorney advertising and referral service operated by TFT Legal Service, not a law firm. Submitting information does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers about how this works. If anything is unclear, ask the attorney before you sign.

Is this a law firm?

No. Fight4MyRights is an attorney advertising and referral service operated by TFT Legal Service, a marketing/intake service. It is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. If you request a review, your information may be shared with a participating attorney or law firm, who decides whether to offer representation. Submitting information does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Does it cost anything?

No. Requesting a review is free. Representation is typically offered on a contingency basis — no attorney fee unless there is a recovery; costs and terms vary, so ask the attorney and read any agreement before you sign.

My child is still a minor – can a parent reach out?

Yes. A parent or legal guardian can request a review on behalf of a child under 18. Young adults who developed compulsive gaming as minors can reach out for themselves.

Do I need a diagnosis?

Not necessarily. The criteria participating firms are currently reviewing include either an existing diagnosis of Internet Gaming Disorder or a willingness to sign a declaration describing five or more symptoms that lasted at least 12 months. A participating attorney reviews each situation individually.

Which games are involved?

Public complaints have named games such as Fortnite, Roblox and Call of Duty, played on platforms such as Xbox, PlayStation and Steam. Other games may also qualify; a participating attorney reviews each case.

Is there a deadline?

Usually, yes. Every state sets time limits (statutes of limitations) for filing a claim, and they vary by state and by the facts. Rules for harm that began when the injured person was a minor can differ. If you are considering a claim, it could help to ask an attorney soon.

Is my information confidential?

Yes. We treat what you share with discretion. Your information is used to respond to your request and is shared only with participating attorneys and the service providers that help us run this website, as described in our Privacy Policy. You decide how much to share.

What happens after I reach out?

If you share your contact details through the online assistant, by phone at (786) 795-8205, or by email at [email protected], someone from our team or a participating law firm’s intake team may contact you by phone, text or email to learn more. You decide whether to continue. No outcome is guaranteed.

Need support right now? If you or your child is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.

Your family’s story deserves to be heard

Request a free, confidential review. It takes a few minutes, there is no cost, and you are under no obligation.

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Prefer to talk? Call (786) 795-8205 or email [email protected].