September 30, 2021
Parents whose children poured money into Valve Corp. buying "loot boxes" in online video games have sought class certification in Washington federal court, arguing that thousands of parents like them lost money because Valve misled them about the nature of their games.
March 26, 2019
Video game company Valve Corp. capitalized on arbitration wins earlier this year to escape a suit by a proposed class of teenagers and their parents claiming the company facilitated underage gambling with its popular "Counter-Strike: Global Offensive" game, according to filings made Tuesday in Washington federal court.
April 03, 2017
A Washington federal judge ruled Monday that a proposed class of minors and their parents must arbitrate their suit that alleges Valve Corp. fostered underage gambling in its popular "Counter Strike: Global Offensive," finding that the gamers agreed to arbitration when they subscribed to the gaming platform Steam.