Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, and Brawl Stars
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing games as “free” to play while encouraging players to purchase in-game items and avatars
Supercell’s Video Games
January 2023: The Court dismissed the lawsuit When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled..
October 2021: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint.
September 2021: The case was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled..
August 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Supercell for allegedly failing to disclose in its age ratings and Parents Guide that video games – including Clash Royale and Brawl Stars –use Loot Boxes, which, according to the complaint, are a form of gambling and violate California state law. (Mai et al v. Supercell Oy, Case No. 20-cv- 5573, N.D. Cal.)
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