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‘Not a war on fun’: Maine mom sues makers of popular video games Roblox, Minecraft and Fortnite

The lawsuit alleges video game companies concealed addiction risks and exploited children to increase profits, linking excessive play to behavioral health issues including a child's suicide.

Summary by Portland Press Herald
Casey Henderson is one of several parents around the country pursuing cases against the owners of popular video game companies, alleging their games are addictive and pose safety concerns.

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Maine mother sues makers of Roblox, Fortnite and Minecraft over addictive games

The lawsuit accuses the gamemakers of using “programming that exacerbated risks to increase their profits.”

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‘Not a war on fun’: Maine mom sues makers of popular video games Roblox, Minecraft and Fortnite

Casey Henderson is one of several parents around the country pursuing cases against the owners of popular video game companies, alleging their games are addictive and pose safety concerns.

·Lewiston, United States
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Portland Press Herald broke the news in Portland, United States on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
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