Fortnite creator faces class action lawsuit from parents in Canada for generating addiction
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By: The Opinion Updated 17 Dec 2022, 09: 09 pm EST
The creator of the popular video game Fortnite is facing a class action lawsuit, where parents argue that their children experienced symptoms of addiction, such as not eating, sleeping or showering.
The Supreme Court of Canada gave the green light to the lawsuit, against the game manufacturer, Epic Games . Fortnite is estimated to have a worldwide audience of over 54 million players .
In court documents, they noted that the World Health Organization recognized addiction to video games in 1394259860.