Valve

Major Class Action Status Granted in Game Developers’ Antitrust Lawsuit Against Valve

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In a significant legal development, a federal judge has recently elevated a lawsuit against game distributor Valve Corporation to class action status, permitting a myriad of game developers to challenge the company’s market practices. The initial suit was lodged by Wolfire Games in April 2021, alleging that Valve’s 30% sales commission on its Steam platform was unjustifiably high, stifling competition, and exploiting both publishers and consumers. The class action status was awarded by U.S. District Judge Jamal N. Whitehead, signifying that any game developer who has paid the commission to Valve since January 28, 2017, … Read more

Inside Valve: Staffing Insights and Financial Figures Unveiled Amid Antitrust Proceedings

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Bellevue, WA – Valve Corporation, a major player in the video game and digital distribution industry, has been at the center of recent scrutiny due to an antitrust lawsuit that sheds light on the company’s internal operations, particularly its employment and financial practices involving its flagship software distribution platform, Steam. Although the case, initiated by Wolfire Games, led to redacted documents, some unmasked information has inadvertently revealed telling trends about the company’s workforce and financial strategies over the years. The uncovered details highlight significant shifts within the company. Between 2015 and 2021, the team overseeing … Read more

Landmark Verdict: 81-Year-Old Mesothelioma Victim Awarded $23 Million in Negligence Lawsuit Against Valve Manufacturer Jenkins Brothers

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New York, NY – An 81-year-old individual suffering from mesothelioma was awarded a $13 million settlement for past pain and suffering and an additional $10 million for future pain and suffering by a New York jury earlier this year. The verdict held valve manufacturer Jenkins Brothers responsible for negligence in the case. The company has since appealed the decision, but the Supreme Court of New York’s Appellate Division upheld the jury’s ruling and allowed the verdict to stand. The lawsuit was filed by James McWilliams, a retired union steamfitter who worked with valve flange gaskets … Read more