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Nintendo "Might" Be Named in Wii Wrongful Death Lawsuit


Submitted by thankeeka on January 23, 2007 - 10:52am. General News

Well, we just posted the radio skit as it appeared on the radio, but apparently we aren't done with news about that story today. Ran across news that Nintendo "might" (keyword) be charged and held responsible as well. As far as we know, Nintendo had nothing to do with it, and rather the station or DJs bought the system for the contest. If that is as far as Nintendo was involved, they should not be held responsible at all.

From the article:

Roger Dryer, lawyer for the family of Jennifer Strange -- the California woman who died from water intoxication after participating in a radio contest to win a Nintendo Wii -- told the Sacramento Bee that Nintendo "might" be named in the lawsuit if the video game giant participated in the contest, which encouraged hopefuls to hold their wee for a Wii (wow, they're homophones!). California's KCRA corroborated, stating, "Dreyer also says he is looking into the possibility of adding more people, expanding this lawsuit, not just including 107.9 but also including Nintendo ..."

Read the full article over at joystiq.com


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