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U.S. Supreme Court

Jul. 27, 2011

Video game groups seek legal fees from state

Two video game trade associations that convinced the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn California's ban on violent video games want the state to pay their $1.14 million legal bill following that victory.


By Robert Iafolla


Daily Journal Staff Writer


WASHINGTON - Two trade associations that convinced the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn California's ban on violent video games want the state to pay their $1.14 million legal bill.


California has already paid the groups $276,000 for litigation at the district court level and another $94,000 for proceedings at the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. However, it is unusual for a victorious party to ...

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