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Search the Virtual Law News archiveBlizzard Entertainment et al v. In Game Dollar et al
Case No. 8:2007cv00589
05/22/2007
Assigned to: Judge James V. Selna
Referred to: Magistrate Judge Arthur Nakazato
Cause: 28:1331 Fed. Question: Tort Action
Defendants are:
In Game Dollar LLC
Benjamin Lee
Status:
A scheduling conference was set for October 15, but the case docket does not include related filings, or indicate that the conference ever took place. There are no filings since the Sept. 17, 2007 order setting the scheduling conference.
Documents
Complaint not yet available
Motion for preliminary injunctions and expedited discovery:
Minutes of plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction and expedited discovery
Gold Spam: Our Continued Efforts
"Eyonix"
Blizzard Entertainment
Post, 05/26/2007 01:28:24 AM UTC
"As many of you know, the latest content patch, along with many great new content additions, contains technical counter-measures designed to combat in-game gold spamming. Our efforts to reduce in-game abuse and create a fun, safe environment for everyone are never-ending.
"With that said, we felt that it was important to share with the community just how serious we are in our efforts to combat this type of abuse. Blizzard has filed a federal lawsuit against the operators of Peons4hire, a popular gold-selling organization which many of you have no doubt seen advertised. As part of the lawsuit, the operators of Peons4hire have been asked to immediately cease all in-game spamming efforts by all entities and websites under their control.
"If this organization refuses to act accordingly, further legal action will be taken. We'll be sure to keep you posted on the progress of this topic."
Peons4hire:
WoW Gold Farmers IGE, Peons4Hire Targeted In Lawsuits
Gamasutra
June 1, 2007
"Major MMO gold selling firm IGE has been targeted by a Florida class action lawsuit claiming that the company has impaired users of World Of Warcraft by its in-game gold farming..."