EA Class Action Lawsuit...what the hell is this email?

rowech · 04-08-2011, 07:32 PM

I'm sure some others got an email similar to mine about being a party in a class action suit against EA Sports. What the hell is this all about and why am I automatically included as a plantiff with the possibility of having to pay lawyer fees for this thing?

JonInMiddleGA · 04-08-2011, 07:38 PM

Emails Go Out Regarding Class Action Lawsuit Against EA Sports | pastapadre.com

Many of you will have received an email today regarding the class action suit that has been filed against EA Sports alleging price gouging as it relates to football games. Anyone who purchased an EA Sports football game after January 1st 2005 would be included in the class.

To clarify this email does not mean that the case has progressed any further they are simply contacting those who may qualify as part of the class and offer the opportunity to opt out in order to reserve rights to sue individually.

The lawsuit has little to no merit however and the chances are very slim that an eventual ruling would favor the plaintiffs. The case could also be settled ahead of time, though all indications are EA plans to fight this one since the accusations appear to be of little threat. For detailed analysis of why the claims are faulty check out the article from December.

Ksyrup · 04-08-2011, 07:44 PM

EA Class Action - Front Office Football Central

Ksyrup · 04-08-2011, 07:45 PM

You won't have to pay anything. This will settle, we'll all get $5 coupons for a new EA release, and the lawyers will be paid several million dollars by EA (as part of the settlement).

04-08-2011, 07:38 PM	#2
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Emails Go Out Regarding Class Action Lawsuit Against EA Sports \| pastapadre.com Many of you will have received an email today regarding the class action suit that has been filed against EA Sports alleging price gouging as it relates to football games. Anyone who purchased an EA Sports football game after January 1st 2005 would be included in the class. To clarify this email does not mean that the case has progressed any further they are simply contacting those who may qualify as part of the class and offer the opportunity to opt out in order to reserve rights to sue individually. The lawsuit has little to no merit however and the chances are very slim that an eventual ruling would favor the plaintiffs. The case could also be settled ahead of time, though all indications are EA plans to fight this one since the accusations appear to be of little threat. For detailed analysis of why the claims are faulty check out the article from December. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

04-08-2011, 07:44 PM	#3
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	EA Class Action - Front Office Football Central __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

04-08-2011, 07:45 PM	#4
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	You won't have to pay anything. This will settle, we'll all get $5 coupons for a new EA release, and the lawyers will be paid several million dollars by EA (as part of the settlement). __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

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