Entertainment Software Ass'n v. Foti
Entertainment Software Association v. Foti | |
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Court | United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana |
Full case name | Entertainment Software Association et al. v. Charles C. Foti, Jr. et al. |
Court membership | |
Judge(s) sitting | James J. Brady |
Entertainment Software Association v. Foti
The suit was successful in getting the law overturned in late 2006, and the plaintiffs were awarded attorney's fees in early 2007.
Lawsuit
The
The suit pointed out that in other states, similar laws had already been declared unconstitutional, and thus impossible to enforce. Furthermore, according to the suit, the law would have chilling results with video games being less likely to be accessible by adults (as well as by minors, as was the initial intent of the law).
Aftermath
Louisiana Middle District Judge James J. Brady issued a
On July 17, 2006, Florida attorney and activist,
on July 19, 2006.The law was
In his April 10, 2007 ruling,[7] Judge Brady stated that he was dumbfounded that the law even passed and was signed into law, given that similar laws were struck down in other states and those same states were forced to pay the legal fees of the plaintiffs. Judge Brady ordered the state to pay $92,000 in legal fees to the plaintiffs, ESA and EMA.[8]
Representative Roy Burrell stated that he may pursue such legislation again in the future.[9]
References
- ^ "The complaint: Entertainment Software Association vs. Foti" (PDF). Justia.com. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ^ "Louisiana Statute: La RS 14:91.14 Prohibited sales of video or computer games to minors".
- ^ McCauley, Dennis (August 25, 2006). "Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Louisiana Law". GamePolitics.com. Archived from the original on February 12, 2007. Retrieved January 20, 2007.
- ^ "John B. (Jack) Thompson's Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief" (PDF). Justia.com. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ^ "Judge Brady DENIES Thompson's Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 11, 2011. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ^ "Court GRANTS permanent injunction prohibiting enforcement of La. R.S. 14:91.14" (PDF). Justia.com. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ^ "Judge Brady awards $92,000 to pay the plaintiffs' attorney's fees" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 11, 2011. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ^ McCauley, Dennis (April 16, 2007). "Judge Trashes Louisiana Govt. Over Failed Jack Thompson Law, Orders State to Pay Legal Fees". GamePolitics.com. Archived from the original on June 28, 2016. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ^ "State has to pay legal fees over defunct video law". KATC. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved April 16, 2007.
External links
- HB1381 - 2006 Regular Session (Act 441) at the Louisiana's Assembly website
- SB340 - 2006 Regular Session (Act 529) at the Louisiana's Assembly website
- coverage of HB1381 on GamePolitics.com