Families of Gun Violence Victims Sue Call of Duty Maker in US

Post by : Elena Malik

In May 2022, 18-year-old Salvador Ramos unleashed a devastating attack at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, claiming the lives of 21 individuals. Now, Meta and Activision find themselves embroiled in a legal battle as the families of the victims file a lawsuit alleging that the gaming giants played a role in promoting gun violence to minors.

Filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court, the lawsuit contends that both Meta and Activision knowingly exposed Ramos to firearms through their products, conditioning him to view them as a solution to his problems and even training him in their use. The families assert that these actions effectively "groomed" Ramos and others like him, pushing them down a dangerous path toward violence.

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The suit specifically points to Ramos's obsession with the game "Call of Duty," where he purportedly honed his marksmanship skills and earned rewards achievable only through significant time investment. Additionally, it alleges that the game features the AR-15 rifle, the same weapon used in the tragic shooting.

In addition to Meta and Activision, the families are also targeting Daniel Defense, the manufacturer of the AR-15 involved in the incident. Activision, in response, emphasized that millions worldwide enjoy video games without resorting to such horrific acts, distancing themselves from any culpability.

As legal proceedings unfold, the case underscores the complex and contentious debates surrounding the influence of video games on real-world violence and raises significant questions about corporate responsibility in an era where digital entertainment intersects with societal issues of profound consequence.

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