3rd Circ. Won't Upset Microsoft Win In 'Gears Of War' Suit

By Hannah Albarazi (September 17, 2020, 10:36 PM EDT) -- The Third Circuit refused to revive a former professional wrestler's lawsuit alleging Microsoft Inc. stole his likeness to create a character in its popular Gears of War video game, deciding Thursday that even if the athlete was the inspiration for the character, his claim is barred by the First Amendment....

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