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Gamer Sues Fortnite and Microsoft Over Addiction Claims

1/28/2026

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Cayden Breeden, a gamer, filed a New York lawsuit on January 23 against Fortnite, Minecraft, and Microsoft for failing to include safeguards against addiction.
Breeden describes withdrawal symptoms like anger and antisocial behavior and seeks compensation for emotional distress and medical expenses.
A second lawsuit argues games retain attention and that game companies track children's activity to promote ads and in-game purchases, harming social and academic lives.

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Cayden Breeden, a gamer, filed a New York lawsuit on January 23 against Fortnite, Minecraft, and Microsoft for failing to include safeguards against addiction.
Breeden describes withdrawal symptoms like anger and antisocial behavior and seeks compensation for emotional distress and medical expenses.
A second lawsuit argues games retain attention and that game companies track children's activity to promote ads and in-game purchases, harming social and academic lives.