RSS Feeds NGN on Facebook NGN on Twitter NGN on YouTube
Friday February 14, 2025
Header logo

Retired NFL Players to continue suit against Electronic Arts

Judge dismisses EA counter-claim, case to go forward

Posted on
Judge Richard Seeborg, from United States District Court for the Northern District of California, has issued a pivotal ruling in the case of Davis et al. v. Electronic Arts, in which a proposed class of approximately 6,000 retired NFL players have sued the gaming company for use of their likenesses, without authorization, in the Madden NFL video game franchise.

Electronic Arts filed a motion to dismiss and a motion to strike under California's Anti-SLAPP statute, arguing that EA was entitled to use the former players' likenesses in its video games without compensation under California law and the First Amendment. However, the Court rejected EA's positions and held that the case could go forward.

The lead plaintiffs on the side of NFL players include Tony Davis, former running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Vince Ferragamo, former quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, and Billy Joe DuPree, former tight end for the Dallas Cowboys.
Comments
Screens







Online
There are currently 0 members and 227 guests on the website right now.
Who's On?
Activity in the past 10 minutes:
  • 227 guests
Best News this Month
Free PlayStation Plus games for February 2025
Action and platforming offered

Posted 12 days ago
DOOM: The Dark Ages out in May
Next entry in the action franchise promises an origin story
22 days ago
Nintendo Switch 2 announced
A new console is planned for launch this year
29 days ago
Ninja Gaiden 4 announced
The challenging combat game series is returning
22 days ago
The Sims: Legacy Collection announced
Two original life simulation games have returned
14 days ago
Latest Comments
Most Anticipated Games of 2025 - Page 2
Feb 2, 2025 by Jbumi
Thanks. Here's hoping!! 🤞🏽
Most Anticipated Games of 2025 - Page 2
Feb 1, 2025 by JamesJay
it hasn't been announced. only first person...
Most Anticipated Games of 2025 - Page 2
Feb 1, 2025 by Jbumi
Do you know if Outer Worlds 2 will be playable in 3rd...
Sniper Elite: Resistance Review
Jan 30, 2025 by ih8trumptards
ive been a fan of this franchise since the second game,...
Nintendo Switch 2 announced
Jan 17, 2025 by JamesJay
Probably more power but relatively safe follow up. Makes...
New Game Network NGN Facebook NGN Twitter NGN Youtube NGN RSS