Banned PSN player sues Nintendo and Microsoft
After being banned from the PlayStation Network for hateful comments stated in Resistance's online community, Erik Estavillo launched not one, but two, lawsuits against Sony for infringing on his "first amendment rights" -- an argument that was shot down by Judge Ronald Whyte simply because "Sony is not part of the government."
However, what Estavillo lacks in civil online discourse, he makes up for with sheer determination and persistence. In addition to Sony, he now has both Microsoft and Nintendo in his sights. Estavillo is seeking $75,000 from Microsoft for the "undue stress" and "sadness" caused by his Xbox 360's RROD. "Microsoft should have to bear the burden that is now put on the shoulders of this disabled plaintiff," his claim states -- a burden that is equivalent to the sum of 375 Xbox 360 systems, apparently. Nintendo is being sued for interfering with Estavillo's "pursuit of happiness." And how exactly is Nintendo doing that? "Deleting, blocking or prohibiting the Homebrew Channel and Ocarina applications" via a system update.
We're hoping you can see the sheer brilliance of Estavillo's strategy. He's offering the perfect opportunity for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo fans to agree on something for once.
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/20/banned-psn-player-sues-nintendo-and-microsoft/
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xMrEaglePosted:
Surprise,surprise another American law suit!
You guys get loads of law suits these days!
You guys get loads of law suits these days!
MonkeyPosted:
This story made me laugh, hes going to sue nintendo for blocking a channel, ridiculous. Some people have no brain I swear
TTG_NoOneCaresPosted:
Lmao you Americans get a Lawsuit for anything... It's beyond belief.
It does make me laugh though :)
It does make me laugh though :)
TTG_NasherPosted:
lmao, another american fail trying to sue as a get rich quick scheme, this american phenomina of suing everone for everything makes me laugh so hard, why can't they just do what the rest of the world do and get on with their little insignificant lives?
SewerWastePosted:
what a no life... trying to get money off sueing gaming companys thats intelligent
theartftwPosted:
This is what bored people do.. law suits.
Another reason we Americans are so great! lol.
The part about the the internet not being under american law me me laugh. People like this guys are why the internet is going to have strict rules soon.
Another reason we Americans are so great! lol.
The part about the the internet not being under american law me me laugh. People like this guys are why the internet is going to have strict rules soon.
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