Hidden 'Grand Theft Auto' Sex Scene Still Earning Legal Attention
It's been about three years since the so-called 'Hot Coffee' scandal rocked the gaming world; a hidden sex scene in 'Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'. It was the cause of an uproar from parents all the way up to Hillary Clinton, and, of course lead to the inevitable lawsuit. Now, as millions have moved on to enjoy 'Grand Theft Auto IV,' it seems that only lawyers still care about the infamous scene.There's a class action lawsuit on the books against the publisher, Take-Two Interactive, that is supported by lawyers who planned to make a windfall $1.3 million in legal fees representing those customers who lodged complaints against the game. However, only 2,676 actually joined the lawsuit, and with most just getting a payout of $5-$35 and a replacement copy of the game, Take-Two is set to only have to pay out about $30,000 to settle the suit (plus make a $860,000 charitable donation). This means the lawyers leading the suit are charging 40-times the amount they have won their clients!
Seems all is well in the U.S. legal system. [Source: The New York Times]





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Comments
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Subscribe to commentsGalleyJun 25th 2008 5:10PM
The term "greedy bastards" comes to mind.
TigreJun 25th 2008 6:58PM
Take-Two shouldn't give them one cent. I really don't see how a sex scene in game can offend anyone. Hell you had to go through steps in order to get to the mini-game. The government really needs to start backing companies when it comes to crap lawsuits like this and parents need to start acting like real parents and lay down the law in their how with their kids.
MiloJun 27th 2008 7:23PM
You must be a kid with no children. I am a gamer and find that some things SHOULD not be added into games. Most parents are bad parents. Letting kids even buy GTA 3 or 4.
TigreJun 28th 2008 1:46AM
Nope I'm an adult but your right I don't have any kids.
chevyfanboyJun 26th 2008 6:00AM
Why is the media and gov. bashing violent video games, when they don't even question the war in Iraq, our support for Israel, or other stuff like this?
As for me, anyone who bashes video games from now on, will be on my 'People that shouldn't be trusted' list.
stormyJun 26th 2008 1:16AM
yeah, some random hard to find sex scene in a game is law suit material but everyone has to hear about 4 hour boners during the commercials on the nightly news. just because big drug companies are paying for advertising it's ok though right? hypocrites!
LaurieJun 27th 2008 11:31PM
You are my Hero! You said the truth! Thanks! I mean it.
Agent42Jun 26th 2008 1:57AM
And the only parents joining on to this lawsuit are the ones who have 11-14 year old children playing a game rated M...17+ people... That means they have nothing to complain about. They BOX says don't let them play it there's stuff you probably don't want them to see. But they buy it anyway. And yet still have the nerve to complain to the company about it!
spambofirstbloodJun 26th 2008 7:55AM
It's ok if your child plays a game that includes auto theft and murder but for God's sake don't let them see a sex scene!!! Killing and stealing is ok but love between two people is not.
Paul WJun 27th 2008 3:04PM
Spambo -
I doubt the people in the scene having sex were actually supposed to be in love...
jcurlJun 27th 2008 5:35PM
sex does not indicate love but I agree with your other comment
JWJun 27th 2008 2:09PM
More lawsuit abuse from whiny leeches in America! I'm glad we have nothing better going on in the world than worrying about a cartoon sex scene in a game that revolves around violence. Sorry bunch of B@57@&DS!
chuckJun 27th 2008 2:28PM
haha there is a lawsuit about a sex scene in that game but not the outragous violence and murder and drugs and everything else in that game. It really shows we have our priorities straight, you can kill all you want but for gods sake dont have sex!! This is ridiculous, parents need to stop sheltering kids from sex and start teaching them how to enjoy it responsibly.
AliphaticJun 27th 2008 2:40PM
You're absolutely rigth. This is frickin' outrageous...if parents let their preteen kids play an "M" rated game (17+), and aren't concerned w/ adverse effects, then they probably shouldn't be putting up a law suit...."Yeah, I let my 12 year old play this game, I'm fine with the stealing cars, blowing holes in random civilians with a shotgun, and running from the cops, but...intimacy between two adults....Hell No!" *Sigh* Parents: learn when to say no!
DaveJun 27th 2008 2:47PM
Well, the lawyers seem to really be screwing all their clients in public and they aren't getting sued.
CrystalineheroJun 28th 2008 2:59AM
Wow you gotta be amazed at the parents who were trying to cash in. I should ask them if they think it was worth it. all that time crying bishing and whining for 35 dollars... lets see lawsuit started 3-4 years ago? that's about less then a nickle a day. Ha! Serves em right. Although it kinda ticks me off that they had to pay out the lawyers too stupid greedy jerks.
undrgrndgirlJun 27th 2008 3:07PM
i find it quite appalling that everyone gets soooo upset about a hidden sex scene...but has no problem with the VIOLENT content of such games...and letting those under 17 play them...geeze people get your priorities straight!
aliphatic you said it better than i have!!
RoseJun 27th 2008 3:23PM
In any "Class Action Suit" the lawyers are ALWAYS the ones that get the money. That's why you constantly see law firms making commercials asking those who have been diagnosed with, taken such and such meds., etc. to call them toll free so that they can include you in this suit. You see these ads in print all over, including USA Today, other news circulars, etc. This is "LEGAL" prostitution. You've probably received these "important announcements" from your credit card cos., phone bills, etc. giving you the choice to "opt out of this lawsuit" in writing; otherwise, you will likely be automatically listed as a plaintiff. When it is settled, you may receive a check, anywhere from .05 CENTS to $5.00.
All Trial Lawyers are Legal Prostitutes. Unless they work pro-bono for the indigent or represent the state in cases of true crime, such as going to bat for neglected or battered children, etc., I think we would truly be a much better and more productive society.
There will never be more reasonable monetary "caps", or policies on frivilous lawsuits, since the Trial Lawyers Association has too much money and muscle to line the lawmakers pockets; many of whom are lawyers themselves.
I agree with the previous comments on this issue, as well.
JayJun 27th 2008 3:32PM
One of the best games of all time!
bluesdogJun 27th 2008 3:31PM
Grand Theft Auto.... How 'Bout Grand Theft Attorneys!!!!